Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Stimulation for Patients With Post-surgical Shoulder Pain

Last updated: April 1, 2025
Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Manual physiotherapy protocol based on available evidence.

Ultrasound Guied Percutaneus Electrical Nerve Stimulation (US-PENS) and Manual physiotherapy protocol based on available evidence.

Clinical Study ID

NCT06331871
2004202111621
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of this clinical trial was to demonstrate the effectiveness of the application of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nerve stimulation (US-PENS) directed at the axillary nerve and the suprascapular nerve, in patients with post-surgical shoulder pain.

This is a randomized, longitudinal, prospective and quasi-experimental clinical trial in which a total of 70 patients divided into two groups; physiotherapy protocol group (n=35) and experimental group to which the same protocol was practiced and a US-PENS session was added (n=35).

The intervention and follow-up period of the participants took place over 12 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing surgery using arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff repair,shoulder instability injuries or arthrolysis;

  • Be between the 4th and 6th week after surgery;

  • Presence of pain and restriction in shoulder joint mobility in at least one of themovements analyzed after surgery;

  • Patients without previous surgery on the shoulder girdle.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Having undergone previous physiotherapy treatment for the same reason;

  • Having undergone previous physiotherapy treatment for the same reason;

  • Belonephobia and/or electrophobia;

  • Pharmacological treatment with antiplatelet agents;

  • Patients infiltrated with corticosteroids and/or anesthetics after surgery.

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Manual physiotherapy protocol based on available evidence.
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
March 26, 2025

Study Description

The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of including ultrasound-guided percutaneous nerve stimulation (US-PENS) on the suprascapular nerve and axillary nerve, along with a manual physical therapy protocol in patients with pain and lack of function after a shoulder surgery.

Methods: 70 patients with shoulder pain undergoing arthroscopic surgery were recruited.

They were divided into two groups at random; physiotherapy protocol group (n=35) and experimental group to which the same protocol was practiced and two sessions of US-PENS were added (n=35).

A series of variables were evaluated:

Pain, disability and functional impotence with the help of the NSPR, SPADI and DASH scales.

In turn, goniometry, dynamometry and calculation of the pressure pain threshold were performed.

The intervention and follow-up period of the participants lasted 12 weeks.

Connect with a study center

  • Clinica Cemtro

    Madrid, 28049
    Spain

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