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Comparison of Transcatheter Arterial Microembolization and Corticosteroid Injection and for Treatment of Frozen Shoulder

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllShin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
NCT07696923 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Objectives： This study aims to compare the efficacy of transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) and corticosteroid injection for treatment of frozen shoulder. Background： Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common condition that leads to significant functional impairment and reduced quality of life. Current treatment options are diverse, including pharmacological therapy, physical rehabilitation, corticosteroid injection, hydrodilatation, and the more recently developed transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME). Corticosteroid injection, due to its anti-inflammatory effects, has been shown in numerous clinical studies to provide short-term pain relief and improved range of motion; however, its benefits are often limited to several weeks or months, and some patients continue to experience persistent symptoms. In contrast, TAME has emerged as a novel treatment for musc

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 1). age between 18 to 80 years old; * 2). shoulder pain for ≥ 1 month; * 3). \> 30% loss of passive range of motion (ROM) of the affected shoulder in external rotation and/or abduction, comparing with the sound side; * 4). pain VAS on maximal passive external rotation or abduction \> 4; * 5). showing willing to receive TAME, or shoulder joint injection, and attend regular physical therapy programs for 4 weeks. * 6). an empty or soft end feel during passive external rotation or abduction and/or night or rest pain. Exclusion Criteria: * 1). severe systemic disorders including cancer, stroke, or cardiopulmonary diseases; * 2). uncontrolled DM; * 3). rotator cuff tear or calcification of the affected shoulder; * 4). fracture, dislocation, or arthritis of the shoulder due to rheumatic disorders; - 5). a history of allergy to local anesthetics, corticosteroids, imipenem/cilastatin sodium or contrast medium; * 6). pregnancy; * 7). corticosteroid joint or subdeltoid bursa injection of the affected shoulder during the preceding three months; * 8). receiving TAME of the affected shoulder during the preceding six months.
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What it tests

  • TAME group
  • CS injection group
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Where

1 site
Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei,
Taipei, Taiwan
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