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Anterior vs Posterior vs Combined Intra-Articular Injections for Adhesive Capsulitis
Sponsor: Aslinur Keles Ercisli, MD, PhD
Summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of three different intra-articular injection approaches (anterior, posterior, and combined anterior-posterior) in patients with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and treated with a standardized injection solution consisting of corticosteroid, lidocaine, and saline. Clinical outcomes will be evaluated using pain scores, functional scales, and imaging parameters.
Official title: Comparison of Anterior, Posterior, and Combined Intra-Articular Injection Techniques in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-01
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Intervention Name: Posterior Intra-articular Injection
A single intra-articular injection consisting of 1 cc corticosteroid, 4 cc 2% lidocaine, and 5 cc saline (total 10 cc) administered via the posterior glenohumeral approach.
Anterior Intra-articular Injection
A single intra-articular injection consisting of 1 cc corticosteroid, 4 cc 2% lidocaine, and 5 cc saline (total 10 cc) administered via the anterior (rotator interval) approach.
Combined Anterior + Posterior Intra-articular Injection
A single intra-articular injection consisting of 1 cc corticosteroid, 4 cc 2% lidocaine, and 5 cc saline (total 10 cc) administered using both anterior and posterior approaches during the same procedure.