The research shows that joint injections of relaxin at high or repeated doses may prevent the build-up of scar tissue in the joint.
But it's currently not certain whether this could lead to a safe and effective new treatment for humans.
The study involved rats who'd had a surgical procedure to restrict their range of limb movement.
This is not necessarily the same as a person who's developed frozen shoulder after an injury or for an unknown reason.
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