NCT06139276

Outcomes of Frozen Shoulder Treated With Small Needle-Knife Through Microcirculation and Pulse Analysis.

Outcomes of a Specially Designed Needle (Small Needle-Knife) Treating Frozen Shoulder Based on Analysis of Microcirculation and Pulse Changes

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Taipei City Hospital · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim is to investigate whether adding small needle-knife therapy to standard Western medicine enhances the treatment of frozen shoulder by evaluating its impact on microcirculation and meridian unblocking.

Detailed description

The aim of this research is to investigate whether the combination of small needle-knife therapy with conventional Western medicine treatment can enhance therapeutic effects compared to conventional treatment methods. In addition to clinical measurements of joint mobility and relevant scales, this study integrates instruments such as Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF) and pulse diagnosis devices. These non-invasive methods are employed to evaluate the microcirculation performance of patients with frozen shoulder before and after conventional Western medicine treatment or combined treatment with small needle-knife therapy. The objective is to understand the effects of small needle-knife therapy on the microcirculation and meridian unblocking in frozen shoulder patients.

Conditions

• Frozen Shoulder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Small Needle-Knife	The small needle-knife therapy originated from the ancient Chinese acupuncture instrument known as the "Pi needle" from the "Nine Needles," which resembled a sword, had two sharp edges, and was originally used for abscess drainage. It is currently widely applied in treating conditions such as myofascial adhesions, chronic pain, or nerve compression. The small needle-knife features a flat and rounded tip design, with its handle made of solid steel. This construction provides excellent toughness and flexibility, minimizing tissue damage, and facilitating microadhesiolysis, an intervention aimed at releasing adhesions.
OTHER	Standard treatment	Standard treatment

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-31
• Completion: 2025-12-31
• First posted: 2023-11-18
• Last updated: 2023-11-18