TerminatedNot Applicable

Dry Needling for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis

Stopped: Poor Accrual

United States10 participantsStarted 2020-10-13

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the addition of dry needling to exercise as part of physical therapy for the treatment of shoulder adhesive capsulitis. There will be two groups. One will receive actual dry needling to the clinically determined shoulder / parascapular trigger points. The other group will receive a sham needle treatment to the clinically determined areas.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Primary complaint of shoulder pain and stiffness * Gradual onset of symptoms * Glenohumeral passive range of motion limited in multiple directions * Glenohumeral passive range of motion decreases as the humerus is abducted from 45 degrees to 90 degrees * Age 18 to 65 years * Reports pain with normal activity greater than or equal to 2/10 on the numeric pain rating scale * Read and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Signs or symptoms of cervical radiculopathy, radiculitis, or referral from the cervical spine * Clinical evidence as determined in the examination of an alternative shoulder diagnosis * Normal passive shoulder range of motion * Known radiographic evidence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis * Known neurologic disease * Received dry needling or acupuncture within the past 6 months * Fear of needling * Currently being treated with anticoagulant medication * Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) score less than 10% or greater than 90%

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Shoulder Pain and Disability Index Change

Timeframe: 1-week, 1-month, 6-months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03861923

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-18

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