Plain-English translation of NCT07131943 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial examined two different heat-based approaches to treating shoulder pain that commonly develops after a stroke. Participants received either radiofrequency TECAR therapy or therapeutic ultrasound applied to the shoulder joint, along with a customized physical therapy program designed to improve strength and range of motion. A third group received physical therapy alone to help researchers compare which approach worked best.
Shoulder pain affects 30 to 65 percent of stroke survivors and can severely limit arm function, increase depression, and reduce quality of life. This trial aimed to compare two different heat therapies to determine whether either approach could reduce pain and improve shoulder movement better than physical therapy alone.
Participants were assigned randomly to one of three groups: one group received radiofrequency heat therapy plus physical therapy, another received ultrasound therapy plus physical therapy, and the third received physical therapy alone. All participants attended treatment sessions where therapists measured their pain, how far they could move their shoulder, and how well they could perform daily activities before and after the treatment period. The study evaluated progress using objective measurements like pain scales and shoulder mobility tests.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
Egypt
Sponsor
Cairo University
Collaborators
Delta University for Science and Technology
Enrollment target
~45 participants
Started
September 2025
Primary completion
November 2025
Age range
30 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.