Adhesive CapsulitisNCT06997692
Effect of Gongs Mobilization With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation vs Conservative Exercises Among AC
A study testing Gong's Mobilization with NMES and Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy in people with Adhesive Capsulitis, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Gong's mobilization combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation versus conservative exercises in improving range of motion, pain relief, and functional outcomes in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 41 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- What is being tested?
- Gong's Mobilization with NMES and Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2025to 1 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 41 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed cases of frozen shoulder confirmed by an orthopedician.
- Patients in stage II or III of adhesive capsulitis.
- Participants of both genders aged 41-60 years.
- Subjects with a restricted range of motion (ROM), with losses of 25% or greater compared to the unaffected shoulder.
Who cannot join
- Rotator cuff tears.
- Overuse injuries.
- History of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or malignancies in the shoulder region.
- Adhesive capsulitis secondary to neurological disorders.
- Unstable shoulders or recurrent dislocations.
- Post-surgical cases involving the shoulder.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Gosha shifa hospital lahore gulshan ravi A block
Lahore, Punjab Province
About this study
Official title: Effect of Gongs Mobilization With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation vs Conservative Exercises Among Adhesive Capsulitis
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Gong's mobilization combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation versus conservative exercises in improving range of motion, pain relief, and functional outcomes in patients with adhesive capsulitis.
Read the detailed description
Using a randomized controlled design with 36 participants with estimated drop out 10% will be 40, the study will measure changes in active and passive shoulder mobility and SPADI scores after 6 weeks.
- Conditions
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Being tested
- Gong's Mobilization with NMES, Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Bursitis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Gong's Mobilization with NMESDiagnostic test
Gong's Mobilization Technique: The participant will be positioned in a side-lying posture on a height-adjustable bed, with the affected side upward and the head supported by a pillow The therapist will apply an antero-posterior glide to the humeral head while stabilizing the scapula with the other hand. The participant will perform quick, powerful shoulder abduction in the coronal plane without external rotation or elbow flexion while the therapist maintains the mobilization force.
Comprehensive Conservative Physical TherapyCombination product
Thermal Modality Application: Participants will receive either a cold or hot pack (based on individual preference and clinical presentation) applied to the affected shoulder for 10-15 minutes. Cold packs will be wrapped in a thin towel and applied to
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Gong's Mobilization with NMES | Experimental | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Gong's Mobilization with NMES |
| Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Combination Product: Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales. Pain intensity can be categorized based on VAS scores, with mild pain typically ranging from 1-3, moderate pain from 4-6, and severe pain from 7-10.
Measured: 12 Months
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)
The SPADI will be used to assess pain and disability. The pain subscale will measure the severity of pain during specific activities using a 0-10 numeric rating scale. The disability subscale will evaluate the difficulty experienced in performing daily activities involving the shoulder. SPADI scores will be recorded at the start of the treatment and again after completing the six treatment sessions to compare the changes in pain and functional status
Measured: 12 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 May 2025
- Study start1 Feb 2025
- Primary completion1 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Adhesive CapsulitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06997692
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/823
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 21 May 2025
- Last updated
- 30 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Gongs Mobilization With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation vs Conservative Exercises Among Adhesive Capsulitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06997692
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/823
- Conditions
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 May 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Gong's mobilization combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation versus conservative exercises in improving range of motion, pain relief, and functional outcomes in patients with adhesive capsulitis.
Detailed description
Using a randomized controlled design with 36 participants with estimated drop out 10% will be 40, the study will measure changes in active and passive shoulder mobility and SPADI scores after 6 weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Gong's Mobilization with NMES | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: Gong's Mobilization with NMES |
| Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy | Active comparator | Combination Product: Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 41 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Diagnosed cases of frozen shoulder confirmed by an orthopedician.
- Patients in stage II or III of adhesive capsulitis.
- Participants of both genders aged 41-60 years.
- Subjects with a restricted range of motion (ROM), with losses of 25% or greater compared to the unaffected shoulder.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Rotator cuff tears.
- Overuse injuries.
- History of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or malignancies in the shoulder region.
- Adhesive capsulitis secondary to neurological disorders.
- Unstable shoulders or recurrent dislocations.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Gong's Mobilization with NMESGong's Mobilization Technique: The participant will be positioned in a side-lying posture on a height-adjustable bed, with the affected side upward and the head supported by a pillow The therapist will apply an antero-posterior glide to the humeral head while stabilizing the scapula with the other hand. The participant will perform quick, powerful shoulder abduction in the coronal plane without external rotation or elbow flexion while the therapist maintains the mobilization force. | Diagnostic test | Gong's Mobilization with NMES |
| Comprehensive Conservative Physical TherapyThermal Modality Application: Participants will receive either a cold or hot pack (based on individual preference and clinical presentation) applied to the affected shoulder for 10-15 minutes. Cold packs will be wrapped in a thin towel and applied to | Combination product | Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale (VAS
Time frame: 12 Months
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales. Pain intensity can be categorized based on VAS scores, with mild pain typically ranging from 1-3, moderate pain from 4-6, and severe pain from 7-10.
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)
Time frame: 12 Months
The SPADI will be used to assess pain and disability. The pain subscale will measure the severity of pain during specific activities using a 0-10 numeric rating scale. The disability subscale will evaluate the difficulty experienced in performing daily activities involving the shoulder. SPADI scores will be recorded at the start of the treatment and again after completing the six treatment sessions to compare the changes in pain and functional status
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 May 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Gong's Mobilization with NMES and Comprehensive Conservative Physical Therapy in people with Adhesive Capsulitis, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 inclusion and 6 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 May 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS (time frame: 12 Months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 30 May 2025.