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NCT Number: NCT07601139

Cyriax Capsular Stretching Technique and Mulligan Mobilization in Adhesive Capsulitis

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis Bursitis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

30 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

This randomized clinical trial, conducted in Gujranwala, involved 30 participants with adhesive capsulitis who were assigned via a lottery method into two equal groups: one receiving Cyriax capsular stretching and the other Mulligan's mobilization. Both cohorts underwent a standard baseline regimen of moist heat, TENS, and therapeutic exercises over a four-week period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

  • arthritis of shoulder
  • trauma
  • surgery

Treatment and study plan

Cyriax Technique

Other

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

Mulligan mobilization

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric pain rating scale

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    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

  2. Shoulder pain and disability index

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Range of motion

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Goniometer is used to measure improvement in shoulder range of motion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Cyrixa Capsular Stretching Technique Versus Mulligan Mobilization in Adhesive Capsulitis

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 22, 2026
Registry last updated
May 22, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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