N/A
Completed N=54
Should the Joint Capsule of the Painful Stiff Shoulder be Ruptured During Intra-articular Hydraulic Distension?
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00992927 ↗Enrolled (actual)
54
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2011
Primary outcomePrimary: Range of Motion (ROM) of the Glenohumeral Joint — 261.95; 241.84 degree
Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of intra-articular hydraulic distension (IHD) for the treatment of painful stiff shoulders between capsule-rupturing and capsule-preserving IHDs.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Range of Motion (ROM) of the Glenohumeral Joint |
261.95; 241.84 | — |
| SECONDARY Pain Measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) |
2.96; 5.03 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- shoulder discomfort for at least one month
- limited range of motion of the glenohumeral joint in at least two directions
Exclusion Criteria
- systemic inflammatory joint disease
- radiological evidence of bony abnormality of the shoulder
- full-thickness rotator cuff tear
- acute systemic medical illness
- history of major trauma or surgery involving the shoulder
- contraindication to intra-articular, local anesthestic injection
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00992927). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.