Effects of Gong's Mobilization With and Without Scapular High Lift on Shoulder Range of Motion and Functional Recovery in Adhesive Capsulitis.

NCT ID: NCT07322198

Last Updated: 2026-01-07

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-03-01

Study Completion Date

2026-06-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Gongs Mobilization with and without scapular High-lift in the management of Adhesive Capsulitis, focusing on specific outcomes like pain, functional outcomes, and work productivity.

Detailed Description

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This study will be a randomized controlled trial with a sample size of 42 participants, as calculated by the G power tool, with 5 % attrition rate, diagnosed with Adhesive Capsulitis. Subjects will be selected through non-probability convenient sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and randomly assigned into two groups, with 21 participants in each group. Group A will receive Gong mobilization with scapular high-lift, while Group B will receive Gong mobilization without scapular high-lift, both in conjunction with conventional therapy. Demographic Data will also be collected. Baseline and post-intervention data will be collected using SPADI, NPRS, and a goniometer. Data will be analyzed by using IBM SPSS 26.0. At the same time, the Shapiro-Wilk test will be applied to check normality.

Conditions

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Adhesive Capsulitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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GROUP A (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITH SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS)

GROUP A (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITH SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS) containing 21 participants who will be given Gong's mobilization with scapular high lifts for 30 minutes along with the conventional physiotherapy.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental: GROUP A (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITH SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS)

Intervention Type OTHER

In this technique, the therapist applies a sustained lateral glide to the humeral head while the patient actively performs shoulder elevation or abduction. Scapular high lifting is encouraged during the movement to assist shoulder elevation. The technique is performed within a pain-free range to reduce pain and improve shoulder mobility and functional movement.

GROUP B (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITHOUT SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS)

GROUP B (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITHOUT SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS) containing 21 participants who were given Gong's mobilization without scapular high lifts for 30 minutes along with the conventional physiotherapy

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental: GROUP B (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITHOUT SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS)

Intervention Type OTHER

Patients received Gong's mobilization without allowing scapular high lifting. The therapist applied a lateral glide to the humeral head while the patient performed pain-free shoulder elevation or abduction. Scapular movement was controlled to avoid compensation, aiming to reduce pain and improve shoulder mobility and function.

Interventions

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Experimental: GROUP B (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITHOUT SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS)

Patients received Gong's mobilization without allowing scapular high lifting. The therapist applied a lateral glide to the humeral head while the patient performed pain-free shoulder elevation or abduction. Scapular movement was controlled to avoid compensation, aiming to reduce pain and improve shoulder mobility and function.

Intervention Type OTHER

Experimental: GROUP A (GONG'S MOBILIZATION WITH SCAPULAR HIGHLIFTS)

In this technique, the therapist applies a sustained lateral glide to the humeral head while the patient actively performs shoulder elevation or abduction. Scapular high lifting is encouraged during the movement to assist shoulder elevation. The technique is performed within a pain-free range to reduce pain and improve shoulder mobility and functional movement.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participants, including both males and females.
* aged 40 to 60 years.
* Diagnosed with unilateral Adhesive capsulitis at the 2nd or 3rd stage of the disease

Exclusion Criteria

* History of any trauma, tumor, fracture, surgery, or infection in a shoulder joint.
* Patient with pregnancy and a history of abnormal neurological status (radiculopathy, stroke with hemiplegia, brachial plexus injury).
* Restricted shoulder due to burns or postoperative scars.
* Moderate or High levels of diabetes.
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Danyal Ahmad

Head Of Department (HOD)

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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HAMZA ZAHID, MS OMPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan

Locations

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Bethania Hospital Sialkot

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Raheem Surgical Hospital Sambrial

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

University of Management and technology Sialkot Campus

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Challey T, Dutta2 A, Kalita A, Pyngrope4 HR. Effectiveness of Gong's Mobilization Over Myofascial Release Technique in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis.: Life Sciences-Physiotherapy. International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research. 2023 May 1;L134-44.

Reference Type RESULT

Eldridge A, Lohman E, Asavasopon S, Gharibvand L, Michener L. External handheld loads affect scapular elevation and upward rotation during shoulder elevation tasks. Int Biomech. 2024 Dec;11(1):1-8. doi: 10.1080/23335432.2024.2332212. Epub 2024 Mar 19.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 38501436 (View on PubMed)

Poulose R, Navya T.V, Pawani DJ. A STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF SCAPULAR PNF TECHNIQUES ON PAIN AND DYNAMIC STABILITY OF SCAPULA IN ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS OF SHOULDER JOINT. IJMAES. 2025;11(01):2271-86.

Reference Type RESULT

Other Identifiers

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kuhs/dpt/umt-skt-027

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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