CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/02/081300 [Registered on: 25/02/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
Last Modified On: |
22/02/2025 |
Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
Type of Trial |
Observational |
Type of Study
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Correlational |
Study Design |
Other |
Public Title of Study
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An investigation to find the relationship between lower limb postural alignment, biomechanical factors, and functional performance in masonry construction workers in South Bangalore |
Scientific Title of Study
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A study to find the relationship between lower limb postural alignment, biomechanical characteristics with functional performance among masonry building construction workers across South Bangalore |
Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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 |
Dr Kavitha Sri D |
Designation |
PG student |
Affiliation |
RV College of Physiotherapy |
Address |
RV College of Physiotherapy
Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Room number 03
Bangalore KARNATAKA 560011 India |
Phone |
8637414159 |
Fax |
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Email |
kavikutty5353@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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Name |
Dr Archana P |
Designation |
Associate Professor |
Affiliation |
RV College of Physiotherapy |
Address |
RV College of Physiotherapy
Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Room number 03
Bangalore KARNATAKA 560011 India |
Phone |
8095347575 |
Fax |
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Email |
archanap.rvcp@rvei.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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Name |
Dr Archana P |
Designation |
Associate Professor |
Affiliation |
RV College of Physiotherapy |
Address |
RV College of Physiotherapy
Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Room number 03
KARNATAKA 560011 India |
Phone |
8095347575 |
Fax |
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Email |
archanap.rvcp@rvei.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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RV College of Physiotherapy,
No CA 2 83 3 9th main rd 4th T block Jayanagar Bengaluru Karnataka India 560011 |
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Primary Sponsor
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Name |
NIL |
Address |
NIL |
Type of Sponsor |
Other [NIL] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
Sites of Study
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No of Sites = 1 |
Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
Dr Archana P |
RV COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Room number 03
Bangalore KARNATAKA |
8095347575
archanap.rvcp@rvei.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
RV Institute Ethical 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 |
Masonry Workers |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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Type |
Name |
Details |
Intervention |
NIL |
NIL |
Comparator Agent |
NIL |
NIL |
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Inclusion Criteria
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Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
Age To |
40.00 Year(s) |
Gender |
Both |
Details |
Subjects willing to participate voluntarily in the study and signed the written informed consent form
Subjects with age from 20yrs to 40yrs
Subjects performing masonry activities like repetitive tasks of lifting, bending, carrying load
subjects who work for 4 to 8 hours per day
subjects with 1 to 20 yrs of working experience |
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ExclusionCriteria |
Details |
History of any recent orthopaedic condition and illness
Ongoing medications for pain
Any prior physiotherapy treatment
Subjects with any neurological deficits
Any comorbidities
History of recent fractures/ dislocation of lower limb
Any lower limb pathologies
Low back pain
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
Primary Outcome
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Outcome |
TimePoints |
LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL SCALE (LEFS)
MUSCLE STRENGTH
RANGE OF MOTION
EIGHT COMPONENTS OF POSTURAL ALIGNMENT- Limb length inequality, Pelvic angle, Femoral torsion, Quadriceps (Q) angle, Tibiofemoral angle, Genu recurvatum, Tibial torsion, Rear foot and medial longitudinal angles.
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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="100" Sample Size from India="100"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
Phase of Trial
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N/A |
Date of First Enrollment (India)
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10/03/2025 |
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 |
Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0" Months="6" Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
Publication Details
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N/A |
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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The study aims to investigate the connection between lower limb postural alignment, biomechanical characteristics, and functional performance in masonry workers. Given the physically demanding nature of masonry work—such as repetitive bending, lifting, and prolonged standing—these workers are at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The research seeks to identify risk factors that contribute to postural imbalances and biomechanical inefficiencies, which can lead to long-term injuries and reduced functional performance. The study follows a correlational design with a sample size of 100 workers, aged 20-40 years, from residential construction sites in South Bangalore. Participants will be assessed for pain, disability, muscle strength, joint range of motion, and postural alignment using standardized tools like the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), goniometer, inclinometer, and digital dynamometer. Various biomechanical factors, including limb length inequality, pelvic tilt, quadriceps angle, and tibiofemoral alignment, will be analyzed to understand their impact on mobility and work-related strain. The expected outcome of the research is to establish a significant relationship between postural deviations and functional limitations, thereby helping to develop ergonomic interventions that enhance worker safety and productivity. |