| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/11/097040 [Registered on: 07/11/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
06/11/2025 |
| 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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Comparing the Instant Effects of Percussion Therapy and Stretching on Neck Pain, Stiffness, and Strength in Badminton Players with Muscle-Related Pain. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Immediate Effects of Percussion Therapy Versus Passive Stretching on Trapezius Pressure Pain Threshold, Perceived Stiffness & Power in Recreational Badminton Players with Myofascial Pain Syndrome - A Randomized Control Trial. |
| Trial Acronym |
RCT |
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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 |
Dr Kabir Ghai |
| Designation |
Postgraduate Student (Sports Physiotherapy) |
| Affiliation |
DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy, ahmednagar |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, MAHARASHTRA 414111, India
Ahmednagar
Ahmadnagar
MAHARASHTRA
414111
India |
| Phone |
8446609098 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ghaikabir30@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Kabir Ghai |
| Designation |
Postgraduate Student (Sports Physiotherapy) |
| Affiliation |
DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy, ahmednagar |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, MAHARASHTRA 414111, India
Ahmednagar
Ahmadnagar
MAHARASHTRA
414111
India |
| Phone |
8446609098 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ghaikabir30@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Anil Kumar |
| Designation |
Associate Professor (Sports Physiotherapy) |
| Affiliation |
DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy, ahmednagar |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, MAHARASHTRA 414111, India
Ahmadnagar
MAHARASHTRA
414111
India |
| Phone |
9116011625 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
physio.anil@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, MAHARASHTRA 414111, India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Physiotherapy, Opposite Govt. Milk Dairy, MIDC, Ahmednagar, MAHARASHTRA 414111, India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Private medical college |
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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 Kabir Ghai |
DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy |
Department of Sports physiotherapy basement Dr vithalrao vikhe patil college of physiotherapy Ahmednagar Maharashtra 414111 India
Ahmadnagar
MAHARASHTRA |
8446609098
ghaikabir30@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy Institutional 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 |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M791||Myalgia, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Passive stretching of trapezius |
Control Group (Passive Stretching): The participant also sits comfortably. The therapist gently stretches the same shoulder muscle 3 times, each stretch held for 30 seconds. The stretch is done by bending and turning the neck while the therapist applies a gentle downward pull on the shoulder. |
| Intervention |
Percussion Therapy on trapezius |
Percussion Therapy Group: The participant sits comfortably. The physiotherapist uses a handheld massage device (percussion gun) on the main muscle of the shoulder (trapezius). The device moves up and down along the muscle fibers, applying even pressure. The duration of the intervention is 5 mins. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
1. Men aged 18 to 35 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 29.9 kilograms per square meter.
2. Players experiencing pain in the trapezius muscle for the past two weeks.
3. Players having pain intensity greater than 3 and less than or equal to 7 on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
4. Players with the perceived trapezius stiffness over the dominant side.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Players who received massage therapy within 2 weeks over the muscle.
2. Players with nonspecific neck pain.
3. Players with recent fractures.
4. Players with musculoskeletal & neurological conditions, such as cervical PIVD, cervical radiculopathy, and spondylolisthesis.
5. Players with a history of cervical spine surgeries (less than 2 years).
6. Players who are not willing to participate. |
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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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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1.
Pressure Algometer – To assess Pressure Pain Threshold
2.
Seated Medicine Ball Overhead Throw Test – Muscle Power |
At Baseline |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS): To assess Perceived Stiffness. |
At Baseline |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="46"
Sample Size from India="46"
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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01/12/2025 |
| 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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Myofascial pain syndrome frequently affects the trapezius muscle, especially in athletes performing repetitive upper limb movements, such as badminton players, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced performance. The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the immediate effects of percussion therapy versus passive stretching on trapezius pressure pain threshold, muscle power, and perceived stiffness in recreational badminton players diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome. This study explores the immediate effects of percussion therapy versus passive stretching on the upper trapezius in recreational badminton players with myofascial pain syndrome. It involves a randomized controlled trial assessing pressure pain threshold, muscle power, and perceived stiffness before and after each intervention. |