Effect of Adding Latissimus Dorsi Myofascial Release to Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Fac… (NCT07588087) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Adding Latissimus Dorsi Myofascial Release to Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain, Disability, and Range of Motion in Adhesive Capsulitis
Pakistan58 participantsStarted 2026-04-05
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of scapular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) alone versus PNF combined with latissimus dorsi myofascial release on pain, range of motion, and functional disability in patients with stage II adhesive capsulitis; a condition characterized by capsular stiffness, pain, and restricted shoulder mobility, with outcomes assessed using NPRS, goniometry, and SPADI over a 6-week intervention period.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 70 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:
* 1\. Age between 35 and 70 years.
* Both male and female participants.
* Stiffening (Stage II) phase of frozen shoulder.
* Pain intensity ≥ 4/10 on NPRS during shoulder movement.
* Unilateral shoulder involvement.
* Presence of capsular pattern:ER \> ABD \> IR limitation
* Apley's Scratch Test
* Limited both ROMs
* Symptom duration between 3 and 9 months.(Di Mascio et al., 2024)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Secondary adhesive capsulitis due to trauma or surgery
* History of shoulder fracture or dislocation.
* Bilateral frozen shoulder.
* Active systemic inflammatory or neurological disease
* Recent intra-articular corticosteroid injection (within last 3 months)
* Current anticoagulation therapy or bleeding disorders.
* Pregnant females.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.