| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/09/094148 [Registered on: 03/09/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
02/09/2025 |
| 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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Improving Posture and Reducing Neck Pain in Students with Upper Cross Syndrome Using Jandas Training: A Study |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Jandas Sensorimotor Training on Posture and Neck Pain in College Students with Upper Cross Syndrome : A Randomized Control Trial |
| 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 |
Harsh Jain |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
C/202 Pratigya cooperative housing society, Geetanjali nagar, Bhayandar West, Thane 401101
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, Limda, Vadodara.
Thane
MAHARASHTRA
401101
India |
| Phone |
8779599668 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
harshjain1034@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Priyanka Singh |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Parul Institute Of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
PARUL INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PARUL UNIVERSITY VADODARA GUJARAT 391760
PARUL INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PARUL UNIVERSITY VADODARA GUJARAT 391760
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
9586120583 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
priyanka.singh34667@paruluniversity.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Harsh Jain |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
C/202 Pratigya cooperative housing society, Geetanjali nagar, Bhayandar West, Thane 401101
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, Limda, Vadodara.
Thane
MAHARASHTRA
401101
India |
| Phone |
8779599668 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
harshjain1034@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Parul Sevashram Hospital , Parul University,Limda, Vadodara, 391760,India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Dr Harsh Jain |
| Address |
Parul Institute Of Physiotherapy , Vadodara , 391760 |
| 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 Harsh Jain |
Parul Sevashram Hospital |
Ortho OPD , Ground floor, room no 18
Vadodara
GUJARAT |
08779599668
harshjain1034@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Parul University Institutional Ethics Committee for Human Research |
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 |
Neck pain |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Conventional exercises |
Strengthening exercises for
deep neck flexors , 2 sets of 10 repetitions per day
rhomboids, 2 sets of 10 repetitions per day
lower trapezius , 2 sets of 10 repetitions per day
Serratus anterior, 2 sets of 10 repetitions per day and
Stretching exercises for pectoralis muscles 20 seconds hold, 5 repetition.
Hydrocollator packs, for 20 minutes was given over the painful area in cervical region before the treatment. Hydro-collator unit will be given six to eight layers of the towel.
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| Intervention |
Jandas sensorimotor training
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Static stage Firm base of support
For Core Stability
Squat
Weight Shifting with alternate leg
front,back and lateral
Pertubation
Dynamic stage Progression with Foam Roller for supine and sitting lying
lay supine on the foam roll in three different arm abduction angles
side-lying external rotation, side-lying forward flexion , standing
diagonal flexion, and military press. Side-lying external
rotation with dumbbell, side-lying forward flexion with dumbbell, diagonal
flexion with dumbbell
Functional stage Vestibular ball for base of support
Upper limb range of motion exercise |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
26.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
College students
Age 18-26
Both male and female
Individuals clinically diagnosed with upper cross syndrome (UCS) based on physical examination and postural analysis.
Student with neck pain
• Student willing to participate |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Participants with underlying systemic illness
Any injury around head, neck, scapula and shoulders
Any surgery around head, neck, scapula, and shoulders. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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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 |
| Craniovertebral angle |
4 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Numerical Pain Rating Scale |
4 weeks |
| Neck Disability Index |
4 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="66"
Sample Size from India="66"
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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15/09/2025 |
| 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="0"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| 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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Background
Upper Crossed Syndrome is a common postural dysfunction characterized by muscle imbalances involving tightness of the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and pectoralis muscles, along with weakness of the deep neck flexors, lower trapezius, and serratus anterior. It is frequently observed among college students due to prolonged screen time, poor ergonomics, and sedentary lifestyles. UCS often leads to neck pain, forward head posture, and functional limitations, impacting quality of life.
Janda’s Sensorimotor Training focuses on enhancing neuromuscular control, postural stability, and proprioception, aiming to correct faulty movement patterns and improve postural alignment. Despite its theoretical benefits, limited randomized controlled trials have evaluated its effect specifically on UCS in young adults.
Purpose of the Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Janda’s Sensorimotor Training on posture and neck pain in college students with Upper Crossed Syndrome. The trial aims to determine whether SMT can significantly improve craniovertebral angle (as a measure of forward head posture), reduce pain levels (VAS), and decrease functional disability (Neck Disability Index) compared to conventional physiotherapy or control interventions.
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