| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/07/090253 [Registered on: 07/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
07/07/2025 |
| 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 Factorial Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Dynamic proprioception training versus strengthening program among patellofemoral pain syndrome in sprinters. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effectiveness of dynamic proprioception training versus strengthening program on pain, balance and functional performance among patellofemoral pain syndrome in sprinters. |
| 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 |
Devadharshini B |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
Saveetha college of physiotherapy |
| Address |
A5 5th Floor Health Science block, Saveetha college of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 602501 India |
| Phone |
9176713934 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bdevadharshini2002@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr S Subramanian |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Saveetha college of physiotherapy |
| Address |
A5 5th Floor Health Science block, Saveetha college of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 602501 India |
| Phone |
9003913514 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
subramanian.scpt@saveetha.com |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| Name |
Dr S Subramanian |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Saveetha college of physiotherapy |
| Address |
A5 5th Floor Health Science block, Saveetha college of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 602501 India |
| Phone |
9003913514 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
subramanian.scpt@saveetha.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| A5 5th floor,Health Science block Saveetha college of Physiotherapy,Saveetha
nagar,Thandalam,Kancheepuram,Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 602105 India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Devadharshini B |
| Address |
Room no.A5 5th floor Health Science block Saveetha college of
Physiotherapy Saveetha nagar Thandalam Kancheepuram Tamil
Nadu Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 602105 India |
| 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 |
| Devadharshini B |
Saveetha college of physiotherapy |
Room no.A5 5th floor Health Science block Saveetha college of
Physiotherapy Saveetha nagar Thandalam Kancheepuram Tamil
Nadu Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU 602105 India
Kancheepuram TAMIL NADU |
9176713934
bdevadharshini2002@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Scientific Review Board |
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 |
sprinters with patellofemoral pain syndrome. |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Dynamic proprioception training |
Single leg stance, single leg hop,lateral band walking,mini hurdle,jump-land-stick. |
| Comparator Agent |
Strengthening program |
Single leg bridge,wall squat,walking lunges,bulgarian split squat and terminal knee extension. |
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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 |
1.Anterior knee pain of PFPS for atleast 3 months.
2.Having pain between 3 to 6 in NPRS.
3.Pain reproduced during functional tests such as squat,step down or patellar compression.
4.Greater than 4cm difference in anterior reach direction between legs.
5.Experience pain in following test;
a.Apprehension test
b.Patellar compression test
c.Clarke test. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. History of acute knee trauma (e.g., ligament rupture, meniscal tear, or patellar dislocation).
2. History of knee surgery, bursitis and arthritis.
3. History of patella subluxation or dislocation, anterior or posterior cruciate ligament insufficiency.
4. Referral pain from spinal cord or nerve roots.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant, Investigator and Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Numeric pain rating scale |
8 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| 6 metered hop test |
8 weeks |
| Y balance test |
8 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="30" Sample Size from India="30"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "60"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="60" |
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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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30/07/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
07/02/2026 |
| 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="0" Months="1" Days="15" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Completed |
| 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
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most prevalent overuse injuries among athletes, particularly sprinters. It is characterized by anterior knee pain that worsens with activities such as running, squatting, or stair climbing. The repetitive high-impact loading experienced during sprinting can exacerbate patellofemoral joint stress, impairing athletic performance. Strengthening of the quadriceps and hip muscles to improve joint mechanics and reduce pain. While beneficial, these programs may not fully restore proprioception and neuromuscular control—key elements in maintaining knee stability during sprinting. Impaired proprioception has been linked to poor balance and increased risk of re-injury. Dynamic proprioception training targets joint position sense and neuromuscular coordination, offering a potentially superior approach to improving functional performance in athletes. This study is needed to determine which approach yields better outcomes in pain reduction, balance improvement, and overall functional performance, providing evidence-based guidance for athletic rehabilitation strategies. |