| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/08/093006 [Registered on: 13/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
24/03/2026 |
| 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 |
Single Arm Study |
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Public Title of Study
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Impact of Core and Back Strengthening on Performance and Balance in Student Athletes |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of oblique sling specific exercises on sprint performance and dynamic balance using 2D kinovea analysis and SEBT test in collegiate sprinters |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
ClinicalTrials.gov |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Khushi Vyas |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
KLE Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Center, Room no. 39, Sagar Floor, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre, Department of Biomechanics, Belgaum, Karnataka
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
8160674696 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vyaskhushi0412@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Khushi Vyas |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
KLE Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Center, Room no. 39, Sagar Floor, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre, Department of Biomechanics, Belgaum, Karnataka
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
8160674696 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vyaskhushi0412@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Varsha Huddar |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
KLE Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Center, Room no. 39, Sagar Floor, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre, Department of Biomechanics, Belgaum, Karnataka
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
09880733370 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
varshahuddar@klekipt.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Core Hospital and Medical Research Center |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Khushi Vyas |
| Address |
Advanced physiotherapy, Room No. 39, sagar floor KLEs Dr. Prabhakar kore Hospital and MRC, Belagavi Karnataka, 590010 |
| 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 Khushi Vyas |
KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi. |
KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Center, Room No. 39, Sagar Floor, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre, Department of Biomechanics, Belgaum, Karnataka
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
8160674696
vyaskhushi0412@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Research and Ethical Committee KAHRE Institute Of Physiotherapy |
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 |
Normal healthy population |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| Intervention |
Oblique Sling Specific Exercises |
Treatment Protocol: 4-week Oblique Sling-Specific Training
Based on the FIIT principle:
Frequency: 2–3 days/week
Intensity: Progressive (Low to High)
Time: 30–40 minutes/session
Type: Core stability, strength, and dynamic movement exercises targeting Anterior &
Posterior Oblique Slings
Training Structure:
Week 1–2: Slow, controlled activation & strengthening (2 sets/exercise)
Week 3–4: Dynamic movement, resistance & power drills (3 sets/session)
Additional Guidelines:
Rest: 30–60 sec between sets
Progression: Gradual increase in reps/resistance
Recovery: Includes mobility & flexibility drills post-session
Weekly Progression Criteria:
W1 to W2: Side plank hold 30 sec/side with 5 rotations (no hip/trunk compensation)
W2 to W3: 36+ sec hold with 8 rotations; improved coordination
W3 to W4: 45+ sec hold with 10+ rotations; explosive yet controlled rotational movements |
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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 |
Participant must be practicing sprinting for 2-3 days a week.
Should be involved in sprinting competitions.
Participants with 1-2 years of sprinting experience. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Sprinters involved in High intensity interval training (HIIT).
Sprinters who are currently engaged in Pilates training.
Inconsistent sprinting history.
Any past history of injuries to lower-limb, core, hamstring, ankle, lower-back
injuries or hip in 6 months. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Other |
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Method of Concealment
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Other |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| 2D Kinovea Software |
15 minutes |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) |
15 minutes |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="35"
Sample Size from India="35"
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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Phase 1 |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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05/09/2025 |
| 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" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Closed to Recruitment of Participants |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Closed to Recruitment of Participants |
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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 Oblique Sling Specific Exercises on Sprint Performance and Dynamic Balance using 2D Analysis and SEBT Test in Collegiate Sprinters
This study investigates the impact of oblique sling-specific exercises—targeting the anterior and posterior oblique sling systems—on sprint performance and dynamic balance. These myofascial sling systems play a vital role in core stability, efficient force transfer, and injury prevention, particularly during high-speed, dynamic activities such as sprinting. Traditional sprint training often overlooks sling activation, despite its key role in pelvic control and stride mechanics. This is an experimental pre-post interventional study involving 35 collegiate sprinters aged 18–25 years, conducted over a 4-week period. Participants will undergo a structured training protocol based on the FIIT principle (2–3 sessions/week, 30–40 minutes/session), incorporating progressive core stability, strength, and power exercises specifically targeting oblique sling activation. Sprint performance will be assessed using Kinovea 2D motion analysis (measuring stride length, pelvic movement, etc.), and dynamic balance will be evaluated using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). The study aims to determine whether oblique sling-specific training can enhance sprint biomechanics, improve dynamic balance, and reduce injury risk, contributing to more efficient and injury-resilient athletic performance. |