| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/07/091627 [Registered on: 24/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
23/04/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| 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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shoulder retraining program on postural control in cricket batsman |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Impact of scapular and shoulder retraining program on dynamic postural control in elite cricket batsman |
| 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 |
Dr P Senthil |
| Designation |
Professor andDean |
| Affiliation |
Vels School of physiotherapy,periyapalayam campus |
| Address |
Periyapalayam road,manjankaranai village,utukotai taluk,thiruvallur district,tamin nadu
Thiruvallur
TAMIL NADU
601102
India |
| Phone |
9841667912 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
senthilphd14@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr P Senthil |
| Designation |
Professor andDean |
| Affiliation |
Vels School of physiotherapy,periyapalayam campus |
| Address |
Periyapalayam road,manjankaranai village,utukotai taluk,thiruvallur district,tamin nadu
Thiruvallur
TAMIL NADU
601102
India |
| Phone |
9841667912 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
senthilphd14@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr P Senthil |
| Designation |
Professor andDean |
| Affiliation |
Vels School of physiotherapy,periyapalayam campus |
| Address |
Periyapalayam road,manjankaranai village,utukotai taluk,thiruvallur district,tamin nadu
Thiruvallur
TAMIL NADU
601102
India |
| Phone |
9841667912 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
senthilphd14@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Self Supported Study
Dr Chintamani Deshpande |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Dr Chintamani Deshpande |
| Address |
2/3 Preetisangam society, opposite Sangmeshwar college,saat rasta,solapur 413003 |
| 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 |
| Dr Chintamani Deshpande |
1st floor,department of musculoskeletal sciences |
Shree Siddheshwar college of physiotherapy,Panch Katta,Siddheshwar peth, Solapur
Solapur
MAHARASHTRA |
7304946410
drcdphysio@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Shree Siddheshwar college of Physiotherapy Human Ethics 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 |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
impaired dynamic postural control in shoulder and scapular muscles |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Scapular stabilization exercises |
1. Scapular stabilisation exercises
2. y to I to w exercise
3. prone horrizontal abduction
4. sitting scaption
5.prone scaption |
| Intervention |
Shoulder and scapular retraining program |
1. Scapular stabilization exercises: Serratus anterior activation, wall slides, prone I-Y-T, dynamic retraction.
2. Shoulder proprioception drills: Rhythmic stabilization, resistance perturbations.
3. Kinetic chain integration: Medicine ball throws, resisted batting movements.
4. Cognitive-motor dual-task training:
5. Decision-making tasks during balancing or proprioceptive activities.
6. Visual tracking and choice reaction tasks integrated with scapular control.
7. Eccentric Scapular Muscle exercises
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
34.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
Male cricket batsmen aged 18–30.
Minimum 2 years of professional playing experience.
No current upper limb injury or recent surgery (within past 6 months).
Willing to give informed consent and participate for 8 weeks.
Played State/National Cricket Tournament in past 1 year
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
History of neurological or vestibular disorders.
Existing scapular dyskinesis-related surgery or severe postural deformity.
Participation in other cognitive or physical rehab programs concurrently.
Non-compliance during pre-trial screening or baseline assessments.
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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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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Posturescreen [mobile application]
Functional Move Screen
Dual Task Test
Stroop Test
Muscle strength using dynamometer
Posturescreen [mobile application]
Functional Move Screen
Dual Task Test
Stroop Test
Muscle strength using dynamometer |
baseline
4th week
6 week
8 week[completion] |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
N/S |
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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)= "91"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="91" |
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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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11/08/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
22/04/2026 |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
22/04/2026 |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="1"
Days="15" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Applicable |
| 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
Modification(s)
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1. Dynamic postural control is essential for batsmen during stroke execution and quick footwork. 2. Dynamic postural control plays a pivotal role in maintaining balance and coordination during complex cricket strokes and rapid footwork transitions 3. Efficient neuromuscular control of the scapulothoracic and glenohumeral joints enhances kinetic chain stability, which is crucial for stroke precision and power generation 4. Cricket batsmen frequently perform asymmetrical, multidirectional movements, which demand high levels of reactive postural adjustments to maintain on-field performance 5. Deficits in dynamic stability can lead to compensatory strategies and increased risk of overuse injuries, especially in elite cricketers exposed to repetitive load Significance of the Study A. Enhancing dynamic postural control can lead to improved biomechanical efficiency and reduced injury risk in elite cricket batsmen. B. Scapular and shoulder retraining is not only physical but also contributes to better sensorimotor integration, which supports stability during high-speed decision-making. C. Improved postural alignment and movement control can positively influence cognitive functions like focus, anticipation, and visual-motor processing.
D. Optimal neuromuscular control may reduce reaction time, improving decision-making speed and accuracy during complex batting scenarios, such as responding to varying deliveries. Research Gap 1. Enhancing dynamic postural control can lead to improved biomechanical efficiency and reduced injury risk in elite cricket batsmen. 2. Scapular and shoulder retraining is not only physical but also contributes to better sensorimotor integration, which supports stability during high-speed decision-making.
3. Improved postural alignment and movement control can positively influence cognitive functions like focus, anticipation, and visual-motor processing.
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