| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2024/09/074488 [Registered on: 27/09/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
06/01/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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"How Bruegger’s Exercise Can Help College Students with Hidden Postural Imbalances" |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Bruegger’s exercise among college students with asymptomatic lower cross syndrome. |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Muhammed Jasim P S |
| Designation |
Post graduate resident |
| Affiliation |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy college |
| Address |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy College
6th floor
Physiotherapy department
Naringana, Derlakatte
Manglore - 575018 Karnataka
Dakshina Kannada
KARNATAKA
575018
India |
| Phone |
908788873 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
jasimpunnalam12@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Padmakumar S |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy college |
| Address |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy College
6th floor
Physiotherapy department
Naringana, Derlakatte
Manglore - 575018 Karnataka
Dakshina Kannada
KARNATAKA
575018
India |
| Phone |
9035609603 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
padhupt@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Padmakumar S |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy college |
| Address |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy College
6th floor Physiotherapy department
Naringana, Derlakatte
Manglore - 575018 Karnataka
Dakshina Kannada
KARNATAKA
575018
India |
| Phone |
9035609603 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
padhupt@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Yenepoya Physiotherapy College
Naringana, Derlakatte
Manglore - 575018 Karnataka India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Muhammed Jasim P S |
| Address |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy College
Naringana, Derlakatte
Manglore - 575018 Karnataka |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [SELF] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Muhammed Jasim P S |
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) |
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University),
Yenepoya Physiotherapy college Deralakatte, Mangalore-575018
Dakshina Kannada
KARNATAKA |
908788873
jasimpunnalam12@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Yenepoya ethics committe 2 |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
LOWER CROSS SYNDROME |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Brueggers exersie |
Brueggers Exercise is a posture correction technique developed by Dr. Paul Bruegger. It focuses on improving posture, especially for individuals who spend long hours sitting or working at a computer. Practicing this exercise regularly over a period of 6 months can lead to noticeable improvements in posture and overall comfort. |
| Comparator Agent |
Postural Correction |
Postural correction exercises are designed to improve posture by strengthening muscles, increasing flexibility, and promoting awareness of body alignment |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Students aged 18 to 25 years.
All genders
Enrolled in college
Asymptomatic individuals
Willing to participate
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Chronic low back pain
Disc herniation
Neurological deficits
Respiratory conditions
History of lumbar or pelvis surgery
Any type of lower limb deformity
Suffered any kind of injury in the previous six months |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Other |
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Method of Concealment
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Other |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Modified Thomas Test with Universal Goniometer
Modified Schober’s Test
Abdominal muscle MMT
Gluteus Maximus MMT
REEDCO Posture Assessment Scale
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Baseline, 1 month and at the end of 6th month. |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="40"
Sample Size from India="40"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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10/10/2024 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Lower Cross Syndrome is a common postural imbalance, seen in students characterized by tight hip flexors and weak gluteal and abdominal muscles. If left unaddressed, LCS can contribute to long-term musculoskeletal issues. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Brueggers exercise and postural correction in treating students with asymptomatic lower cross syndrome. |