Operative vs Non Operative Management of Adhesive Capsulitis: A Comparative Review

NCT07410845 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: AZU-ORTHO-AC-2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Adhesive capsulitis is a common disabling shoulder condition characterized by pain and progressive restriction of shoulder motion. This study aims to compare recent non-operative vs operative treatment modalities for adhesive capsulitis based on previously published literature to identify current trends and outcomes.

Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis

Keywords

Frozen Shoulder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in shoulder pain intensity

  Change in shoulder pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), reported as a score from 0 to 10. Outcomes will be compared among different Operative and non-operative treatment modalities for adhesive capsulitis as reported in the included studies.

  Up to 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in shoulder range of motion

  Up to 6 months

Study Arms (2)

Non-operative Management Group

Data extracted from published studies evaluating non-operative management of adhesive capsulitis, including physiotherapy, pharmacological treatment, and intra-articular injections.

Other: Non Operative management

Operative Management Group (Literature-based)

Data extracted from published studies evaluating operative management of adhesive capsulitis after failure of conservative treatment.

Procedure: Operative Management (Literature-based)

Interventions

Non Operative management OTHER

Non-operative treatment strategies for adhesive capsulitis as reported in previously published clinical studies included in this systematic review.

Non-operative Management Group

Operative Management (Literature-based) PROCEDURE

Data extracted from published studies evaluating operative management of adhesive capsulitis after failure of conservative treatment.

Also known as: Arthroscopic Release, Movement under GA

Operative Management Group (Literature-based)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study is a systematic comparative review of previously published studies evaluating Operative Vs non-operative management strategies for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). The aim is to compare the effectiveness of various conservative treatment modalities, including physical therapy, intra-articular injections, and other surgical interventions, on clinical outcomes such as pain reduction, improvement in shoulder function, and range of motion. No direct patient enrollment is involved, and data will be extracted from peer-reviewed studies to perform the comparative analysis.

You may qualify if:

• Published peer-reviewed studies evaluating the management of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
• Studies involving adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with primary adhesive capsulitis.
• Studies assessing non-operative management, operative management, or both.
• Randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and systematic reviews.

You may not qualify if:

• Studies involving secondary adhesive capsulitis (e.g., post-traumatic, post-surgical, or associated with fractures).
• Studies including patients younger than 18 years.
• Incomplete or insufficient outcome data.
• Case reports, expert opinions, letters, and conference abstracts without full text.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Al-Azhar University: lead

Study Sites (1)

faculty of medicine Azhar university

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bursitis

Interventions

Joint Capsule Release

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arthroscopy; Endoscopy; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Surgical Procedures, Operative; Orthopedic Procedures

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 15, 2026
• First Posted: February 13, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)