| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/04/084017 [Registered on: 03/04/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
25/06/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Single Arm Study |
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Public Title of Study
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Evaluation of Health Related Physical Fitness in Students Pursuing Physiotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Study |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Evaluation of Health - Related Physical Fitness in Students pursuing Physiotherapy : A Cross sectional Study |
| 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 |
Aashi Sirkanungo |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Sikkim Manipal University |
| Address |
Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Upper Tadong,5th Mile , Sikkim Manipal University Central Referral Hospital , Department of Physiotherapy , Level 5 , Fitness area , 5th Mile , Upper Tadong , East Sikkim
East Sikkim
737102
India Nil East SIKKIM 737102 India |
| Phone |
6265711456 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Aashi_202304013@smims.smu.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Pratik Chettri PT |
| Designation |
Physiotherapist |
| Affiliation |
Sikkim Manipal University |
| Address |
Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, upper Tadong, 5th mile, Sikkim Manipal university Central referral Hospital, Department of physiotherapy, level 5, Fitness area , 5th mile, upper Tadong, Gangtok, East Sikkim
East Sikkim
737102
India Nil East SIKKIM 737102 India |
| Phone |
9734941648 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
pratik.c@smims.smu.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| Name |
Aashi Sirkanungo |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, upper Tadong, 5th mile, Sikkim Manipal university Central referral Hospital, Department of physiotherapy, level 5, Fitness area , 5th mile, upper Tadong, Gangtok, East Sikkim
East Sikkim
737102
India NIL East SIKKIM 737102 India |
| Phone |
6265711456 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Aashi_202304013@smims.smu.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Central Referral Hospital, Department of Physiotherapy, Level 5, Fitness area, 5th Mile, Upper Tadong, Gangtok, East Sikkim, India, 737102 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Central Referral Hospital |
| Address |
Central Referral Hospital ,near Canara bank,5th mile , Gangtok , East Sikkim, 737102 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Private hospital/clinic |
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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 |
| Dr Aashi Sirkanungo |
Central Referral Hospital |
Central Referral Hospital , Department of Physiotherapy , Level 5,5th mile Tadong , Gangtok , East Sikkim , Sikkim , India
East
Sikkim East SIKKIM |
6265711456
aashiphysioortho@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| SMIMS INSTITUTION ETHICS COMMITTEE |
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 |
Apparently healthy young adults |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
NIL |
NIL |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
27.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Young dults pursuing physiotherapy in Sikkim Manipal College of Physiotherapy,all genders,pre participation screening criteria |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Should not have any head injuries, surgeries prior 6 months, Should not have any orthopedics, neurological or cardiovascular condition and those refuse to participate in the study
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Queens college step test and SAEHAN Hand dynamometer and Wall Squat test and Sit and Reach test and International Physical Activity Questionnaire version 8 short form and Push ups and sit ups and body mass index |
At baseline |
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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="241" Sample Size from India="241"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "219"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="219" |
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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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28/04/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
09/05/2025 |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Date Missing |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1" Months="0" Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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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
Modification(s)
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In my upcoming study, I have evaluated the current levels of health components of fitness among participants to understand their overall fitness status. Upon receiving informed consent, I had conduct a series of assessments focusing on flexibility, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, strength, and body mass index (BMI). The evaluation consisted of various tests tailored to each fitness component. To assess cardiovascular endurance, I had utilize the Queens step test. For flexibility, the modified sit and reach test was employed. Muscular endurance were evaluated through push-ups and sit-ups, while hand dynamometers was used to measure muscular strength. Additionally, I also measured each participant’s height and weight using standard height scales and weight machines, respectively. Once all physical assessments were completed, participants filled a questionnaire designed to gather further insights into their fitness levels. This process took approximately three minutes. The results from these tests provided a comprehensive understanding of each student’s health status related to fitness components. For some student’s there were fitness level which fell below expected standards, Therefore, I had focused on providing positive motivation and support. My goal was to encourage participants to improve their fitness levels and reassure them that progress is achievable with commitment and effort. By fostering a supportive environment, I hoped to inspire students to take active steps toward enhancing their overall health and wellness |