Clostridium histolyticum (AA4500) for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: A Randomised Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study for the Safety and Efficacy of Collagenase – Single Site Report

Background/Hypothesis Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder results in pain and restricted movement of the glenohumeral joint. Hypothesis: There would be a difference in active range of movement in the affected shoulder of patients with adhesive capsulitis after receiving a series of injections of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) compared to placebo. Methods This study reports the results from a single site that was part of a 321-participant, multicenter, double-blind, prospective parallel-group, randomized controlled clinical trial. Inclusion criteria: over 18 years of age, unilateral idiopathic adhesive capsulitis for >3 months, but