RecruitingACTRN12611000680965

The rehabilitation of glenohumeral Range of Motion in Patients with Frozen Shoulder: A Comparison Between Conventional Therapy, Placebo and 'SCENAR' Electrical Stimulation Therapy.

Sponsor

University of the Sunshine Coast

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Frozen Shoulder

Summary

What is the effect of 12 weeks of SCENAR electrical stimulation therapy on glenohumeral range of motion in subjects with frozen shoulder? As no literature exists relating specifically to SCENAR therapy, the null hypothesis is supported. This is that the device does not cause any changes to glenohumeral ROM.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 65 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether SCENAR electrical stimulation therapy — a device that delivers gentle electrical signals to the skin — can improve shoulder movement in people with frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis). Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness that can severely limit arm movement. Participants will receive either real SCENAR therapy, a similar-looking placebo device, or conventional physiotherapy over 12 weeks, and their shoulder range of motion will be measured. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 65 years of age - You have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder You may NOT be eligible if: - You are pregnant - You have a pacemaker - You have a tumour - You have a cognitive impairment, intellectual disability, or mental illness that would prevent you from understanding instructions Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

SCENAR electrical stimulation therapy. 1 X 30 minute treatment sessions on the shoulder joint per week for 12 weeks. SCENAR is administered in a setting similar to massage therapy, with the patient s

SCENAR electrical stimulation therapy. 1 X 30 minute treatment sessions on the shoulder joint per week for 12 weeks. SCENAR is administered in a setting similar to massage therapy, with the patient sitting or lying on a massage table. The device is then placed on the patients skin and moved around the area of the injury. During this the patient may feel a slight tingling sensation. SCENAR Placebo stimulation therapy. 1 X 30 minute treatment sessions on the shoulder joint per week for 12 weeks. This treatment will be exactly the same as SCENAR therapy, excpet that the patient will not feel a slight tingling sensation, this is a custom made placebo device that turns on but does not emit any electrical signal. The patients be assured that some people are more sensitive than others and may or may not feel anything during treatment.