NCT07601139

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of Mulligan's mobilization versus the Cyriax capsular stretching technique for individuals suffering from adhesive capsulitis. Specifically, the research focuses on determining which approach is more successful in alleviating pain, improving shoulder range of motion (ROM), and reducing functional disability.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 27, 2025

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 10, 2026

Completed
20 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 30, 2026

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 15, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 22, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

May 15, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 15, 2026

Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis

Keywords

adhesive capsulitiscyriax techniques

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Numeric pain rating scale

    it is used to measure pain and a has a scale of 0-10 where 0 means no pain and 10 means worst possible pain

    4 weeks

  • Shoulder pain and disability index

    it is used to measure the impact of shoulder pathology on a patient's life. A higher score indicates greater pain and functional impairment. A score of 0% represents no disability, while 100% represents maximum disability.

    4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Range of motion

    4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Cyriax Technique

EXPERIMENTAL

along with Baseline treatment, cyriax capsular stretching is given to group 1 with 3 sets of 8-10 reps.

Other: Cyriax Technique

Mulligan Mobilization

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

along with Baseline treatment, Mulligan mobilization is given to group 1 with 3 sets of 8-10 reps.

Other: Mulligan Mobilization

Interventions

Cyriax TechniqueOTHER

along with Baseline Electrotherapeutic treatment, Cyriax Stretching Technique is given to group 1 with 3 sets of 8-10 reps.

Cyriax Technique
Mulligan MobilizationOTHER

along with Baseline Electrotherapeutic treatment, Mulligan Mobilization is given to group 1 with 3 sets of 8-10 reps.

Mulligan Mobilization

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • individuals with age thirty to sixty five years
  • individuals with more than three months old frozen shoulder

You may not qualify if:

  • arthritis of shoulder
  • trauma
  • surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Aqdas Shahzad 1,M.,PT., MuhammadAzhar2BS., Nursing, Hassan Zafar3DPT., Muhammad A. Khan4MSc., PT., Sana Shakir5DPT. (2024). Therapeutic effects of mobilization in alleviating pain and improving shoulder mobility in adhesive capsulitis- A systematic review. Journal of Musculoskeletal Surgery and Research.

    BACKGROUND

  • Amjad F, Asghar H. Comparative effects of gong's mobilization and mobilization with movement in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a randomized clinical trial. Sci Rep. 2025 Feb 4;15(1):4272. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-88422-5.

    PMID: 39905175BACKGROUND

  • Ami Makwana,N. M.(2023). The effect of cyriax soft tissue release and myofascial release on pain pressure threshold, flexibility and muscle length in idiopathic adhesive capsulitis- a comparative study. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health

    BACKGROUND

  • Date A, Rahman L. Frozen shoulder: overview of clinical presentation and review of the current evidence base for management strategies. Future Sci OA. 2020 Oct 30;6(10):FSO647. doi: 10.2144/fsoa-2020-0145.

    PMID: 33312703BACKGROUND

  • Alashkham A, Alraddadi A, Felts P, Soames R. Blood supply and vascularity of the glenoid labrum: Its clinical implications. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2017 Sep-Dec;25(3):2309499017731632. doi: 10.1177/2309499017731632.

    PMID: 28920546BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bursitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint DiseasesMusculoskeletal Diseases

Study Officials

  • Imran Rafiq, PhD Rehabilitation Sciences

    Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 15, 2026

First Posted

May 22, 2026

Study Start

August 27, 2025

Primary Completion

April 10, 2026

Study Completion

April 30, 2026

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)