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Compares treatment options for Frozen Shoulder
Official title The Effect of Virtual Reality Training Compared to Traditional Exercise in Patients With Frozen Shoulder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06547073
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background: Virtual reality (VR) technology sees a rising appearance in clinical settings, and can be used for physical rehabilitation of the shoulder joint. The immersive virtual world created by VR games can be a distraction of the limitations and hindrances a patient experiences when exercising.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- PATIENT GROUP (frozen shoulder
- A diagnosis of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis (by a medical doctor) both idiopathic and postoperative/posttraumatic
- The participants need to have:
- a passive ROM restriction (measured using goniometry) at the affected shoulder of 25% or more in at least two directions in comparison to the...
- an external rotation restriction at the affected shoulder of at least 50% when compared to the unaffected side
You likely can't join if
- The presence of contra-indications to perform active shoulder movements
- The presence of neurological conditions
- Systemic disease (e.g. Fibromyalgia, rheumatism, muscle disease…)
- The presence of visual conditions that will not allow performing VR therapy without losing balance
- A pathology of the back of lower limbs which do not allow the performance of exercise in standing position
- A higher risk of falling with at least one fall during the past year
See the full eligibility criteria
- PATIENT GROUP (frozen shoulder
- A diagnosis of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis (by a medical doctor) both idiopathic and postoperative/posttraumatic
- The participants need to have:
- a passive ROM restriction (measured using goniometry) at the affected shoulder of 25% or more in at least two directions in comparison to the unaffected shoulder
- an external rotation restriction at the affected shoulder of at least 50% when compared to the unaffected side
- pain and restricted ROM present for at least two months, reaching a plateau or becoming worse
- gradual onset of pain and stiffness
- The participants are allowed to already be in therapy with a physiotherapist and do not have to stop an ongoing therapy in order to participate in the study. The reason for this is that only the short-term effect is...
- The participants are allowed to have had an operative treatment if they still have the aforementioned restrictions
- The presence of contra-indications to perform active shoulder movements
- The presence of neurological conditions
- Systemic disease (e.g. Fibromyalgia, rheumatism, muscle disease…)
- The presence of visual conditions that will not allow performing VR therapy without losing balance
- A pathology of the back of lower limbs which do not allow the performance of exercise in standing position
- A higher risk of falling with at least one fall during the past year
- Insufficient control of the Dutch language HEALTHY GROUP Exclusion criteria
- shoulder pain in the last 6 months
- prior shoulder surgery
- fractures of the upper arm or scapula
- systemic disease (e.g. Fibromyalgia, rheumatism, muscle disease…)
- the presence of contra-indications to perform active shoulder movements (e.g. recent elbow surgery), balance disorders (e.g. benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), visual disorders (e.g. severe reduced vision or visual...
- any pathology in the back/lower limbs that prevents standing exercises from being performed
- increased risk of falls with at least one fall incident in the past year
- insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ghent, Belgium
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ghent, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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