Hypertonic Dextrose Injection and Physical Therapy for Frozen Shoulder

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Trial end date: 2024-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of our study is to investigate whether the combination of hypertonic dextrose injection and shoulder joint hydrodilation, in conjunction with physical therapy, can effectively enhance shoulder joint pain relief, improve range of motion, and enhance daily life functionality in patients with frozen shoulder.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Frozen shoulder is diagnosed by physicians based on the patient's medical history, physical examination, X-ray, and ultrasound reports.

2. The symptoms persist for more than 3 months.

3. There is a reduction of at least 30 degrees in at least two of the affected shoulder joint angles compared to the angles of the healthy side: shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Ultrasound of the shoulder muscles reveals a complete tear or massive tear of the rotator cuff tendon or calcific tendinitis.

2. Systemic rheumatic disease.

3. Previous shoulder fracture or surgical intervention.

4. Recent shoulder joint injections within the last 3 months.

5. Acute cervical nerve root compression.

6. Current pregnancy or breastfeeding.

7. Poorly controlled diabetes (intravenous glucose injection may cause temporary blood sugar elevation).

8. Patients with cancer.

9. Cognitive impairment, inability to follow simple instructions, or inability to cooperate with the study procedures.