Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Stimulation for Patients With Post-surgical Shoulder Pain (NCT06331871) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Stimulation for Patients With Post-surgical Shoulder Pain
Spain70 participantsStarted 2023-11-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this clinical trial was to demonstrate the effectiveness of the application of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nerve stimulation (US-PENS) directed at the axillary nerve and the suprascapular nerve, in patients with post-surgical shoulder pain.
This is a randomized, longitudinal, prospective and quasi-experimental clinical trial in which a total of 70 patients divided into two groups; physiotherapy protocol group (n=35) and experimental group to which the same protocol was practiced and a US-PENS session was added (n=35).
The intervention and follow-up period of the participants took place over 12 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing surgery using arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability injuries or arthrolysis;
* Be between the 4th and 6th week after surgery;
* Presence of pain and restriction in shoulder joint mobility in at least one of the movements analyzed after surgery;
* Patients without previous surgery on the shoulder girdle.
Exclusion Criteria:
Having undergone previous physiotherapy treatment for the same reason;
* Having undergone previous physiotherapy treatment for the same reason;
* Belonephobia and/or electrophobia;
* Pharmacological treatment with antiplatelet agents;
* Patients infiltrated with corticosteroids and/or anesthetics after surgery.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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