| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/06/089679 [Registered on: 27/06/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
26/06/2025 |
| 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, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Endurance and Agility Among Elite Badminton Players
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Endurance and Agility Among Elite Badminton Players- A Randomised Controlled Trial
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| Trial Acronym |
NILL |
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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 |
Kritika Yadav |
| Designation |
Post graduate student |
| Affiliation |
Dr. Dy Patil Vidyapeeth |
| Address |
Dr. D.Y. Patil college of Physiotherapy, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 190, Dr DY Patil College Rd, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri Colony, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411018
Pune
MAHARASHTRA
411018
India |
| Phone |
9920861713 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
yadavkritka14@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Zafar Azeem |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Dr. Dy Patil Vidyapeeth |
| Address |
Dr. D. Y. Patil College o Physiotherapy, Dr. D.Y. Patil vidyaeeth, 190, Dr DY Patil College Rd, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri Colony, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411018
Pune
MAHARASHTRA
411018
India |
| Phone |
9586668118 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
zafar.azeem@dpu.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Kritika Yadav |
| Designation |
Post graduate student |
| Affiliation |
Dr. Dy Patil Vidyapeeth |
| Address |
Dr. D. Y. Patil College o Physiotherapy, Dr. D.Y. Patil vidyaeeth, 190,Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Dr DY Patil College Rd, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri Colony, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411018
Pune
MAHARASHTRA
411018
India |
| Phone |
99208 61713 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
yadavkritka14@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Dr. D. Y. Patil College o Physiotherapy, Dr. D.Y. Patil vidyaeeth |
| Society of Indian Physiotherapy (SIP) is being applied for research grant for the study |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth |
| Address |
190, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri Colony, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India 411018 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution and hospital |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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| Name |
Address |
| The Society Of Indian Physiotherapist |
Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, Karkardooma, Vikas Marg, Delhi, 110019 |
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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 = 2 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Zafar Azeem |
Dr. D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy (OPD) |
190, Dr. D. Y. Patil College Road, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India- 411018
Pune
MAHARASHTRA |
9586668118
zafar.azeem@dpu.edu.in |
| Dr Zafar Azeem |
Dr. D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy (OPD) |
190, Dr. D. Y. Patil College Road, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India- 411018
Pune
MAHARASHTRA |
9586668118
zafar.azeem@dpu.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapist |
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 |
Healthy Human |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
BFR Training |
BFR Training will be provided to the players for 4 weeks and 3 sessions per week |
| Comparator Agent |
Sprint Training - 15 m shuttle run |
Sprint training will be given for 4 weeks 3 times per week for 15 mins |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Age: 18-35 years
Playing Level: Elite-level badminton players, representing at States and National .
Training Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of consistent badminton-specific training.
Health Status: Physically healthy with no major injuries in the past 6 months.
BMI: 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m² (normal range).
Current Participation: Regularly competing or actively involved in high-performance training.
Consent: Voluntary written informed consent to participate in the study.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Existing Injuries: Recent or chronic musculoskeletal injuries, especially in the lower limbs or joints.
Cardiovascular Conditions: Diagnosed cardiovascular diseases or conditions that could be aggravated by blood flow restriction.
Neurological Disorders: Diagnosed conditions affecting motor function or balance.
Vascular Issues: Diagnosed conditions like varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, or clotting disorders.
Medication Use: Players on medications that affect cardiovascular or muscular function, such as blood thinners.
Previous Surgeries: Recent surgery (within the last 6 months) affecting musculoskeletal or cardiovascular systems.
Smoking or Alcohol Dependency: Habits that may interfere with recovery or performance.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Investigator Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Blood test to assess CPK level Fatigue Index level-RAST test |
Baseline and at the end 4 weeks post intervention |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Illinois Agility Test |
Baseline and at the end 4 weeks post intervention |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60"
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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18/07/2025 |
| 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 |
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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) |
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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Title: Effect of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training on Endurance and Agility Among Elite Badminton Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial Background: Badminton is a physically demanding sport requiring high levels of endurance and agility. Elite players often sustain overuse injuries and experience fatigue due to the sport’s multidirectional high-intensity movements. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has shown potential for enhancing athletic performance by improving aerobic and anaerobic capacities with lower training loads. However, its application in badminton-specific training remains underexplored. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of BFR training in improving endurance, agility, and fatigue resistance among elite badminton players, with a focus on muscle recovery through creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level analysis. Methods: A randomized controlled trial will involve 60 elite badminton players divided into experimental (BFR training) and control (traditional training) groups. Both groups will perform shuttle runs three times a week for four weeks. The BFR group will use occlusive cuffs during training. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will include the Illinois Agility Test for agility, CPK levels for muscle recovery, and the Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) for fatigue index evaluation. Expected Outcomes: It is hypothesized that BFR training will significantly improve agility, reduce fatigue index, and optimize muscle recovery compared to traditional training methods. These findings could provide evidence-based insights for integrating BFR into badminton-specific training regimens. Significance: This study aims to advance sports rehabilitation by offering a novel, low-load training intervention tailored to badminton’s physical demands. The findings will benefit athletes, coaches, and physiotherapists by improving performance, reducing injury risk, and enhancing recovery. |