CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of HVLA vs MET on Shoulder Mobility and Pain in Adhesive Cpsulitis

Pakistan66 participantsStarted 2025-11-09

Plain-language summary

This study compared the effects of High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) thrust and Post-Isometric Relaxation Muscle Energy Technique (PIR-MET) on pain and shoulder mobility in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Sixty-six participants received either HVLA or PIR-MET with conventional physiotherapy for four weeks. Both treatments improved pain and range of motion, but PIR-MET showed significantly greater improvement, making it a more effective approach for managing frozen shoulder symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants diagnosed with Stage II or III Adhesive Capsulitis Age between 40 and 65 years Both male and female participants Presence of shoulder pain and restricted range of motion for at least 3 months Limitation of active and passive shoulder movements, particularly external rotation Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Ability to attend treatment sessions for four weeks Exclusion Criteria: * History of shoulder fracture, dislocation, or recent trauma Previous shoulder surgery Neurological disorders affecting shoulder function Rheumatoid arthritis or other systemic inflammatory conditions Cervical radiculopathy or referred pain from the cervical spine Rotator cuff tear or severe shoulder instability Malignancy or infection involving the shoulder joint Participants receiving other concurrent shoulder treatments Contraindications to manual therapy or physiotherapy interventions Unwillingness to participate or inability to complete the treatment protocol

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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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What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for Pain

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07600372

SponsorGreen International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-29

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