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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/08/092711 [Registered on: 08/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 08/01/2026
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Observational 
Type of Study   MIXED METHOD DESIGN 
Study Design  Other 
Public Title of Study   "How Active Are Neurophysiotherapy Students and Professionals? A Study Using Surveys and Interviews" 
Scientific Title of Study   Physical activity amongst Neuro-physiotherapy students and practitioners-A mixed method 
Trial Acronym  nil 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Josevita B dsouza 
Designation  Post graduate student 
Affiliation  SDM college of physiotherapy 
Address  Opd No.05 Neurophysiotherapy department shri dharmastala manjunatheshwara college of physiotherapy manjushree nagar sattur dharwad 580009
Opd No.05 Neurophysiotherapy department shri dharmastala manjunatheshwara college of physiotherapy manjushree nagar sattur dharwad 580009
Dharwad
KARNATAKA
580009
India 
Phone  9513131423  
Fax    
Email  josvitadsouza01@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Josevita B dsouza 
Designation  Post graduate student 
Affiliation  SDM college of physiotherapy 
Address  Opd No.05 Neurophysiotherapy department shri dharmastala manjunatheshwara college of physiotherapy manjushree nagar sattur dharwad -580009
Opd No.05 Neurophysiotherapy department shri dharmastala manjunatheshwara college of physiotherapy manjushree nagar sattur dharwad – 580009
Dharwad
KARNATAKA
580009
India 
Phone  9513131423  
Fax    
Email  josvitadsouza01@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr Sharmila D 
Designation  Professor And Pg Guide  
Affiliation  SDM college of physiotherapy 
Address  Opd No.05 Neurophysiotherapy department shri dharmastala manjunatheshwara college of physiotherapy manjushree nagar sattur dharwad – 580009
Opd No.05 Neurophysiotherapy department shri dharmastala manjunatheshwara college of physiotherapy manjushree nagar sattur dharwad – 580009
Dharwad
KARNATAKA
580009
India 
Phone  9880950990  
Fax    
Email  sharmila.dudhani@sdmuniversity.edu.in  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
SDM College Of Medical Science And Hospital,SDM College Of Physiotherapy Manjushree Nagar Sattur Dharwad 580009 India 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Josevita B Dsouza 
Address  SDM College Of Physiotherapy, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad – 580009 
Type of Sponsor  Other [SELF] 
 
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 Josevita b Dsouza  SDM college of physiotherapy  Opd No.05 Neurophysiotherapy department shri dharmastala manjunatheshwara college of physiotherapy manjushree nagar sattur dharwad 580009
Dharwad
KARNATAKA 		 9513131423

josvitadsouza01@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
IEC SDM COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND HOSPITAL  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  NIL 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Nil  Nil 
Intervention  Nil  Nil 
Intervention  Nil  Nil 
Intervention  Nil  Nil 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  20.00 Year(s)
Age To  60.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  • Any gender
• Physiotherapy students pursuing masters program in Neuro-physiotherapy.
• Neuro-physiotherapy practitioners
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  • Students or practitioners who are not willing to participate
• Students or practitioners with health issues due to which they are unable to engage in physical activity.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
IPAQ-LF International Physical Activity Questionnaire  IPAQ International Physical Activity Questionnaire baseline 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
NIL  NIL 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="30"
Sample Size from India="30" 
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   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   29/08/2025 
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   Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  		 Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Open to Recruitment 
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 titled “Physical Activity Amongst Neuro-Physiotherapy Students and Practitioners – A Mixed Method” explores the physical activity (PA) behaviors, barriers, and facilitators among students and practitioners of neuro-physiotherapy. Recognizing the crucial role these professionals play in promoting PA for patients with neurological disorders, the research highlights a gap in literature regarding their own engagement in PA. Using a mixed-method design combining the IPAQ-LF questionnaire and the Photovoice technique, the study aims to assess not only the activity levels but also the contextual challenges faced by this group. Prior research indicates inconsistent PA engagement among physiotherapists, with common barriers including academic pressure, time constraints, and low motivation. Interestingly, those who actively engage in PA are more likely to counsel patients effectively, yet knowledge of official PA guidelines remains uneven. The Photovoice method empowers participants to document their real-life experiences with PA, using visual narratives to analyze environmental, institutional, and psychological influences through the SHOWeD technique. The research is grounded in participatory action principles and aims to both assess and inspire change by revealing modifiable factors affecting PA engagement. Ultimately, the study seeks to enhance the role-modeling capacity of neuro-physiotherapists, improve their health behavior, and, by extension, strengthen the care provided to patients with neurological impairments. By focusing on this understudied subgroup through a novel approach, the research aspires to inform institutional policies, curriculum design, and wellness initiatives. 
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