Motion Tracking for Frozen Shoulder

Overseen By Dana Sheng, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

Disqualifiers: Prior shoulder surgery, Rotator cuff tear, Autoimmune disease, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

11 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will compare shoulder range of motion assessment using the Kinect motion tracking system vs goniometer in patients with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) undergoing ultrasound-guided capsular distention procedures (standard of care). The investigators hypothesize that, for shoulder adhesive capsulitis, the Kinect Motion Analysis 2.0 system will provide reliable results in a shorter and more efficient amount of time in comparison to traditional goniometer methods.

Research Team

Kevin Mullins, MD

Principal Investigator

UC Davis Health

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 with a diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) who have had symptoms for at least 3 months and experience significant limitations in daily activities. Participants must not have complete rotator cuff tears, recent injections, autoimmune diseases affecting joints, or prior surgery on the affected shoulder.

Inclusion Criteria

X-rays and MRI excluding alternative diagnosis

My shoulder movement is limited due to frozen shoulder.

My symptoms have lasted for at least 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

I have an autoimmune disease that affects my joints.

I have had a shoulder injection on the same side in the last 3 months.

Lack of scheduled same-day physical therapy appointment

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Initial Assessment

Initial visit for baseline measurement of shoulder range of motion using Kinect and goniometer

1 day

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in shoulder range of motion and pain scores

12 weeks

2 visits (in-person) at 6 and 12 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Kinect motion tracking system

Trial Overview The study tests if the Kinect Motion Analysis system can measure shoulder movement more efficiently than traditional methods in patients with frozen shoulder undergoing standard capsular distention procedures to improve mobility.

Participant Groups

Group I: measurement before and after capsular distention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, Davis

Lead Sponsor

Trials

958

Recruited

4,816,000+