Comparing Low-Level Laser and Muscle Energy Techniques in Diabetic Frozen Shoulder
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Muscle Energy Technique (MET).
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Frozen Shoulder. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
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Official title
Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy Versus Muscle Energy Techniques Among Diabetic Patients With Frozen Shoulder
Overview
The current study is to evaluate the comparative effects of low-level laser therapy and muscle energy technique on pain, range of motion, and functional results in diabetic patients with frozen shoulder. This research aims to enhance the existing data on managing diabetes-related musculoskeletal issues by assessing the comparative advantages of various therapies, therefore assisting physicians in choosing appropriate, patient-centred rehabilitation procedures.
Interventions
- Other Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Participants received LLLT using a gallium-aluminium-arsenide (Ga-Al-As) diode laser device (BTL-5000, UK). The laser operated at a wavelength of 830 nm and a power output of 100 mW. Irradiation was applied at three sites (anterior capsule, posterior capsule, subacromial area) using a stationary-contact technique for 60-90 seconds each, delivering 4 J/cm² per site. Sessions were administered three times weekly for eight weeks. Conventional Therapy (for both groups): 15 minutes of moist heat (C - Other Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Participants received MET for major shoulder muscles (internal/external rotators, flexors, extensors). Each contraction was performed at \~20% of maximum effort, sustained for 10 seconds, followed by 5 seconds relaxation, and then passive stretch to new end range. Three to five cycles per muscle group were performed. Sessions lasted \~20 minutes, three times weekly for eight weeks. Conventional Therapy (same as Arm A): 15 minutes of moist heat Pendulum exercises Passive and active-assisted R
Primary outcome measures
- Shoulder function [Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after intervention initiation.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Eligible participants were male and female individuals aged 18 to 65 years with a verified diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and clinical manifestations of frozen shoulder for at least three months. The diagnosis was determined by limited glenohumeral joint mobility, characterised by a decrease of ≥20° in a minimum of three active movements: flexion \<144°, abduction \<120°, and external rotation \<72°. Cases of both unilateral and bilateral nature were incorporated.
Exclusion criteria
- The exclusion criteria included a history of traumatic shoulder injury or prior surgery; neurological involvement, such as brachial plexus injury or cervical radiculopathy; rotator cuff tears or other ligamentous pathologies; tumours or malignancies affecting the shoulder; and corticosteroid injection within the preceding three months
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07161622 · Zunaira