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Shoulder PainMTEACNCT02976974

Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Exercise in Patients With Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis. A Randomized Clinical Trial.

A study testing Manual therapy and Therapeutic exercise in people with Shoulder Pain, run by University of Malaga at 3 sites in Spain.

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Trial summary

The efficacy of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder will be studied. Furthermore, different biomechanic and psychosocial factors will be measured with a nine month follow-up Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Shoulder Pain
What is being tested?
Manual therapy and Therapeutic exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
3 sitesSpain
Study dates
30 Jul 2016to Dec 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • People suffering from adhesive capsulitis as indicated by passive range of motion loss >25% in at least 2 movement planes, together with at least 50% loss of passive external rotation in comparison with the uninvolved shoulder.

Who cannot join

  • Shoulder pain that was deemed to be originating from any passive and/or neck movement or if there was a neurological impairment, osteoporosis, haemophilia and/or malignancies
  • Corticoid injections during the six months prior to the study
  • Analgesic-antiinflammatory medication intake during the intervention phase of the study.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

Spain3 sites, 3 recruiting
  • Las Albarizas primary care centre

    Fuengirola, Malaga, 29603

    Juan Luis Díaz Cerrillo, PT, +34627911441, juanlu1x2@hotmail.com

    Susana Clavero Cano, PT, +34600142510, susclavero@gmail.com

    Recruiting
  • Las Lagunas Care Centre

    Fuengirola, Malaga, 29651

    Antonio Rondón Ramos, PT, +34600142611, antonio.rondon.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es

    Recruiting
  • San Pedro primary care centre

    Marbella, Malaga, 29670

    Gina Rocío Ariza Hurtado, PT, ginarizado@gmail.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis. Which Factors Are More Correlated With?

The efficacy of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder will be studied. Furthermore, different biomechanic and psychosocial factors will be measured with a nine month follow-up

Read the detailed description

Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder is a painful entity characterized by stiffness in the shoulder joint. There exist different clinical trial related to this pathology, however a lack of information of both efficacy and methodology used in manual therapy treatment remains unclear, as well as therapeutic exercise treatment. Furthermore, the duration of the improvement after different conservative treatments is also unknown. Besides, little is known about which factors are more correlated with pain and function.Thus, biomechanic and psychosocial factors together with ultrasound measurements and blood glucose concentration (see "outcome and secondary measures" section ) will be analyzed before and after the treatment, with a nine months follow up. Results will be spread showing short term effects and long term effects in different publications.

Hence, the aim of this study is twofold: i)To analyze the efficacy of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis; ii) To correlate pain and function with ultrasonography, biomechanic and psychosocial factors, as well as blood glucose concentration, before and after the treatments proposed with a nine months follow up.

Method

This study is designed as a clinical trial, with two randomised parallel groups comparing two different conservative intervention (MT vs MT+E) (See "Arms and Interventions" section). It will be carried out in different Hospital and primary care centers where patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder will be asked to participate in the project. If participants are eligible then they will be include in the study. All participants will have to sign informed consent after be shown about the whole project as by written (informative sheet) as by speech from the physiotherapist in charge.

Once include in the study definitely, all factors detailed (see "outcome measures" section) will be measured. Also, every factor will be correlated with shoulder pain and function. This way, the investigators could predict which factor are more correlated with. Furthermore, if significant correlations are found, such factors could be used as predictors or monitoring tool when patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis are treated

Conditions
Shoulder Pain
Being tested
Manual therapy, Therapeutic exercise
Keywords
chronic pain, central sensitization, function, force, ultrasonography
Medical subject headings
Shoulder Pain, Chronic Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Manual therapyOther

    Application of different manual therapy techniques through posterior and inferior humeral head slides, as well as scapular movements. Also, rotator interval stretching will be done.

  • Therapeutic exerciseOther

    • Shoulder extension: Elastic bands.
    • Shoulder flexion: Elastic bands
    • Shoulder external rotation: Elastic bands.
    • Scapulothoracic stability: Movement of scapular adduction guided by the physiotherapist, keeping the position for few seconds ; standing "push up" on the wall.
    • Thoracic column movements: Flexion-extension
Study groups in NCT02976974
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Manual therapy (MT)ExperimentalMT: Manual Therapy. Application of different manual therapy techniques through posterior and inferior humeral head slides, as well as scapular movements. Also, rotator interval stretching will be done.
Receives: Other: Manual therapy
Therapeutic exercise (E)ExperimentalE: Therapeutic Exercise. Shoulder extension: Elastic bands. Shoulder flexion: Elastic bands Shoulder external rotation: Elastic bands. Scapulothoracic stability: Movement of scapular adduction guided by the physiotherapist, keeping the position for few seconds ; standing "push up" on the wall. Thoracic column movements: Flexion-extension
Receives: Other: Manual therapy; Other: Therapeutic exercise

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from baseline SPADI (Shoulder Pain And Disability Index) questionnaire at nine months

    The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a self-administered questionnaire that consists of two dimensions, one for pain and the other for functional activities.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

Secondary outcomes (14)
  1. Change from baseline pressure algometry at nine months

    Assessment of central sensitization:

    It will be carried out on the affected and unaffected shoulder (mid belly of medium deltoid muscle: 2 cm under acromion). Also, the quadriceps rectus femoris (ipsilateral to frozen shoulder, middle spine iliac antero-superior (SIAS) and top patella) will be assessed.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  2. Change from baseline ultrasonography at nine months

    Different structures will be measured by ultrasonography such as tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and long head biceps tendon) and ligaments (coracohumeral and upper glenohumeral ligaments). Furthermore, acromiohumeral distance and coracohumeral distance will be analyzed. In addition, presence of neovascularization will be studied.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  3. Change from baseline electromyography at nine months

    It will be investigated the surface electromyographic (EMG) relative muscle activity of the upper (UT) and lower trapezius (LT) as well as serratus anterior (SA) muscles during both ascending and descending phases of arm elevation in participants with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  4. Change from baseline dynamometry at nine months

    Assessment of shoulder force (unit of measure: kilograms) in seated position (handheld dynamometer) :

    • Elevation in the scapular plane at 90°
    • Outer rotation with flexion elbow at 90°
    • Inner rotation with flexion elbow at 90°
    • Lift off position: Patient places arm behind the back, 90° flexion elbow.

    Three measurements will be carried out in each position. The mean will be the final value.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  5. Change from baseline blood glucose concentration at nine months

    To assess metabolic factors venous blood samples will be collected.Information about a person's average levels of blood glucose, over the past 3 months (A1C) will be obtained with the "A1C" test or glycohemoglobin test.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  6. Change from baseline range of movement (ROM) at nine months

    Measurement of mobility in different planes:

    Active shoulder flexion and abduction will be measured with the patient seated, in the scapular plane and relative to the thorax. In addition, active external and internal rotation will be measured in neutral (shoulder in adduction), 30°, 60° and 90° of abducted position.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  7. Change from baseline heart rate variability (HRV) at nine months

    Measurement of Autonomic nervous system activity:

    Resting HRV provides quantitative information regarding cardiac autonomic tone.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  8. Change from baseline CSI questionnaire at nine months

    Measurement of central sensitization (CS):

    The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) was developed to assess the overlapping health-related symptom dimensions of CS

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  9. Change from baseline "pain vigilance and awareness" questionnaire at nine months

    The Pain Vigilance and Awareness Questionnaire(PVAQ) is a 16-item measure of pain-related awareness and vigilance. It shows predicted relations with measures of attention-related pain coping strategies, supporting the validity of the total score as a measure of attention to pain

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  10. Change from baseline pain Catastrophizing Scale questionnaire at nine months

    Assessment of the mechanisms by which catastrophizing impacts on pain experience.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  11. Change from baseline short form-36 (SF-36) at nine months

    Measurement of Quality of life:

    The Short Form (36) Health Survey is a 36-item, patient-reported survey of patient health.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  12. Change from baseline McGill questionnaire at nine months

    Measurement of pain:

    The McGill Pain Questionnaire can be used to evaluate a person experiencing significant pain. It can be used to monitor the pain over time and to determine the effectiveness of any intervention.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  13. Change from baseline Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire at nine months

    Assessment of quality of life.:

    This questionnaire measure upper limb symptoms as well as patient ability to do certain activities.

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

  14. Change from baseline Autonomic Symptom Profile questionnaire (ASP) at nine months

    Measurement of Autonomic nervous system activity:

    The Autonomic Symptom Profile (ASP) is a validated self-report questionnaire that comprehensively assesses autonomic symptoms across 11 subscales and yields a composite autonomic symptom score

    Measured: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Nov 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start30 Jul 2016
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2019 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2020 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02976974
Sponsor's protocol ID
UMA MTEAC
Acronym
MTEAC
Status last verified
Oct 2018
First submitted
22 Nov 2016
Last updated
24 Oct 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: The results obtained in this project will be disseminated to the research community through different vias such as publications and oral/poster presentations

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Manual therapy and Therapeutic exercise in people with Shoulder Pain, run by University of Malaga at 3 sites in Spain.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Oct 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact ANTONIO RONDON-RAMOS, PT (0034 610566313, antonio.rondon.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline SPADI (Shoulder Pain And Disability Index) questionnaire at nine months (time frame: time (t) 1(prior to treatment), t2 (just received treatment), t3 (3 months later), t4 (6 months later), t5 (9 months later)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Oct 2018.

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