NCT07322198

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

Effects of Gong's Mobilization With and Without Scapular High Lift on Shoulder Range of Motion and Functional Recovery in Adhesive Capsulitis; a Randomized Clinical Trial

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

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

• Adhesive Capsulitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.
OTHER	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-30
• Completion: 2026-06-30
• First posted: 2026-01-07
• Last updated: 2026-01-07

Locations

3 sites across 1 country: Pakistan