The Effect of Breathing Exercises in Addition to Conventional Treatment in Frozen Shoulder Patients

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Frozen Shoulder; Pain; Quality of Life

• Registration Number: NCT06157554
• Lead Sponsor: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Brief Summary

The study aimed to investigate the effect of breathing exercises in addition to conventional treatment on pain, normal joint movement and quality of life in patients with frozen shoulder.

A simple random number table will randomly divide participants into two groups. The study group (20 participants) will be given 15 sessions of respiratory exercises in addition to the 15 sessions of physiotherapy provided routinely for treatment. The control group (20 participants) will receive 15 sessions of physiotherapy services in addition to the routine 15 sessions of the physiotherapy department.

Detailed Description

After completing the demographic information form, a visual analog scale will be used for pain intensity, a Baseline digital goniometer will be used to measure the normal joint range of the shoulder girdle, and a Short form SF-36 will be used for quality of life. All participants will be evaluated before and after 15 sessions. The same assessments will be performed in both groups. The evaluations are expected to last 40 minutes in total.

The study group (20 participants) will be given 15 sessions of respiratory exercises in addition to the 15 sessions of physiotherapy provided routinely for treatment. The control group (20 participants) will receive 15 sessions of physiotherapy services in addition to the routine 15 sessions of the physiotherapy department.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-01-10
• Study First Submitted: 2023-11-21
• Status Verified: 2023-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-12-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-12-04
• Study First Posted: 2023-12-06
• Last Update Posted: 2023-12-06
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-10
• Study Completion: 2024-01-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Being between the ages of 18-65
• Having a diagnosis of a frozen shoulder,
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Not having any problem that may prevent respiratory exercise.

Exclusion Criteria

• Not volunteering to participate in the study,
• Having undergone upper extremity surgery,
• History of previous shoulder surgery, shoulder subluxation or dislocation,
• Any mental or sensory problems,
• Acute infection or chronic disease of neurological, psychiatric, orthopedic, cardiological, rheumatological, etc. origin,
• Having any respiratory disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale	3 weeks	In this study, the severity of shoulder pain will be evaluated with the Visual Analogue Scale. According to the VAS, pain intensity is graded as "no pain" 0 points and "worst unbearable pain" 10 points (10 cm scale).
Range of motion	3 weeks	In the study, a digital goniometer, which has been validated and reliable, was used to objectively evaluate the normal range of motion of the shoulder. Normal range of motion of the shoulder will be evaluated by measuring the range of motion of shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, internal rotation and external rotation movements.
The Short Form-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire	3 weeks	The Short Form-36, frequently used to assess quality of life, will be used. SF-36 consists of eight subscales including physical function, physical role, emotional function, social function, general health, mental health, pain and wellness. Each subscale scores between 0-100, and the scale is directly proportional to quality of life. A score of 100 indicates the best health status and a score of 0 indicates the worst health status.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; 🇹🇷 Balıkesir, Turkey