CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Effects of Manual Therapy on the Shoulder

United States40 participantsStarted 2021-03-31

Plain-language summary

Interventions including glenohumeral mobilization, sleeper stretches, and thoracic manipulation have been proposed for individuals with loss of shoulder range of motion (ROM). However, the effect of these interventions on shoulder ROM, joint translation, and muscular activity have not been studied in combination.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * loss of IR of 15 degrees of greater compared to contralateral shoulder Exclusion Criteria: * currently neck/upper back pain, * history of spinal fractures, * numbness/altered sensation of the arms or legs, * whiplash injury within the prior 6 weeks, * infections of the spine, * currently pregnant/possibly pregnant, * known osteoporosis, * Rheumatoid arthritis, * previous spine surgery, * currently receiving Workman's Compensation, * any pending litigation regarding a neck or shoulder injury, * history of oral corticosteroids in the prior 6 months, * history of shoulder fractures, * Current treatment for cancer, * Prior history of cancer involving the spine/shoulder, * any history of coagulation disorders. * Individuals with a history of shoulder surgery will reviewed on a case by case basis.

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

Change in shoulder IR ROM

Timeframe: Pre intervention to immediate (within 5 minutes) post intervention

Change in posterior shoulder translation (mm)

Timeframe: Pre intervention to immediate (within 5 minutes) post intervention

Change in infraspinatus electromyographic activity (%MVIC)

Timeframe: Pre intervention to immediate (within 5 minutes) post intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04777370

SponsorUniversity of Hartford

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Change in shoulder IR ROM

Timeframe: Pre intervention to immediate (within 5 minutes) post intervention

Change in posterior shoulder translation (mm)

Timeframe: Pre intervention to immediate (within 5 minutes) post intervention

Change in infraspinatus electromyographic activity (%MVIC)

Timeframe: Pre intervention to immediate (within 5 minutes) post intervention