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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/04/084473 [Registered on: 09/04/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 08/05/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) 
Study Design  Randomized, Crossover Trial 
Public Title of Study   Effect of leg dominance on calf muscle activity during heel rise action in young adults 
Scientific Title of Study   Investigating influence of leg dominance in amplitude and spectral features of plantar flexors during heel rise action.  
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Geetika Hinduja 
Designation  Student 
Affiliation  Gurugram University 
Address  Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector-87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram

Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India 
Phone  9971473733  
Fax    
Email  geetikahinduja7@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Sanjeev Gupta 
Designation  Chairperson and Professor 
Affiliation  Gurugram University  
Address  Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector-87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram

Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India 
Phone  9873430002  
Fax    
Email  drsanjeevgupta@gurugramunivesity.ac.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Geetika Hinduja 
Designation  Student 
Affiliation  Gurugram University 
Address  Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector-87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram

Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India 
Phone  9971473733  
Fax    
Email  geetikahinduja7@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Department of Physiotherapy 
Address  Gurugram University, Sector-87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram 
Type of Sponsor  Other [University] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Geetika Hinduja  Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University  Gurugram University, Sector-87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Haryana
Gurgaon
HARYANA 
9971473733

geetikahinduja7@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethical Committee, Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Healthy state 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  dominant and non dominant leg  heel rise action performed by one leg followed by other leg after 7 days 
Intervention  Heel Rise Action  heel rise action performed by participant unilaterally with dominant and non dominant leg 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  25.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Age 18 to 25 yrs
Male/female
Non athlete college student
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  Any Neuromusculoskeletal condition e.g. Fracture, deformity, nerve injury, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease etc.
Pre-existing injury / pain / Fatigue /DOMS in lower extremities
Any lower limb joints insufficiency
Any history of Ataxia / balance disorder or vertigo
Individuals under medication for neuromuscular pain
Any muscle tightness and contractures in lower limb
Any lower limb asymmetry
Abnormal foot arches and toe deformity
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc 
Method of Concealment   Case Record Numbers 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
SEMG Soleus peak amplitude
SEMG Gastrocnemius lateralis peak amplitude
SEMG Gastrocnemius medialis peak amplitude
SEMG Tibialis Anterior peak amplitude
SEMG Soleus spectral measure
SEMG Gastrocnemius lateralis spectral measure
SEMG Gastrocnemius medialis spectral measure
SEMG Tibialis Anterior spectral measure 
0th Day, 7th Day 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
SEMG Soleus onset time
SEMG Gastrocnemius lateralis onset time
SEMG Gastrocnemius medialis onset time
SEMG Tibialis Anterior onset time 
0th Day, 7th Day 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="18"
Sample Size from India="18" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "18"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="18" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   19/04/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) 29/04/2025 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) 29/04/2025 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="2"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  
The study of leg dominance in relation to amplitude and spectral features of plantar flexors during the heel rise action is crucial for understanding muscle function and neuromuscular control between the dominant and non-dominant legs. This research can offer insights into muscle imbalances, which are important for injury prevention and rehabilitation, particularly in conditions like ankle sprains or Achilles tendon injuries. It also has implications for enhancing sports performance by identifying differences in muscle activation and improving training strategies. Additionally, this study could contribute to better monitoring tools for muscle function and personalized rehabilitation programs, benefiting athletes, older adults, and individuals in various occupational settings.

 
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