| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/08/093416 [Registered on: 21/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
16/08/2025 |
| 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 Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparing two training methods to find out which helps top badminton players move faster, change direction quicker, and stay balanced in motion. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Badcamp Training and Illinois Training on
Agility and Dynamic balance in Elite Badminton Athletes: A
Comparative Study. |
| 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 |
Bedre Viresh Vishal |
| Designation |
PG student. |
| Affiliation |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy. |
| Address |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy
Parul University Vadodara Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
09960998390 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
virubedre20@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr.Nilesh Parmar |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy. |
| Address |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy
Parul University Vadodara Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
09960998390 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
nilesh.parmar28182@paruluniversity.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Bedre Viresh Vishal |
| Designation |
PG student. |
| Affiliation |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy. |
| Address |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy
Parul University Vadodara Gujarat 391760
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
09960998390 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
virubedre20@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Parul University Vadodara Gujarat 391760 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
NA |
| Address |
NA |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [NA] |
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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 |
| Viresh Bedre |
Parul University and Sports Complex |
physical education and sports department Parul University and SAMA Sports Complex Vadodara Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT |
09960998390
virubedre20@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| PUIECHR |
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 |
ELITE BADMINTON ATHLETES |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
BADCAMP TRAINING |
It is performed with players standing at the middle of the badminton court. Six targets were placed at six ends of the court. The players were giving warning signal and the examiner started marking the corners which players have to follow. The players have to touch all 6 markers as marked by the examiner in an undecided manner. Each participant performed the test 3 times, and the shortest time was considered for analysis. At least 1 minute of rest was given between trials. |
| Comparator Agent |
ILLINOIS TRANING |
The test area with a length of 10 m and a width of 5 m was set up with four cones on the badminton court. Another four cones were placed down in the centre with spaced 3.3 m apart. The photo cells were located to start and finish lines. The subjects were instructed to run as quickly as possible around the course. The best result of the two trials with five minutes recovery between trials was recorded. |
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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 |
1.Subject age between 18 to 25 years.
2.Gender - Male and Female.
3.Subjects who are engaged in Active badminton for 1 year. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.Subjects with any Musculoskeletal disorders.
2. Subjects with any Neurological disorders.
3. Subjects with any Cardiac disorders.
4. Subjects not willing to participate in the study. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Method of Concealment
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Blinding/Masking
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| AGILITY - T- TEST |
4 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| DYNAMIC BALANCE - Y BALANCE TEST |
4 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="50"
Sample Size from India="50"
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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10/09/2025 |
| 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="6"
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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The study aims to compare the effects of Badcamp Training and Illinois Training on agility and dynamic balance in elite badminton athletes aged 18–25. Over a 4-week intervention, participants undergo pre- and post-testing using the T-Test for agility and the Y Balance Test for dynamic balance. The goal is to determine which training method is more effective in enhancing performance attributes essential for high-level badminton play.
Background: Badminton is a fast-paced sport requiring rapid directional changes, quick reflexes, and high stability during movement. Agility and dynamic balance are key performance components, enabling players to maintain control while executing sudden lunges, jumps, and turns. Training methods such as Badcamp Training and Illinois Agility Training are commonly used to improve these skills, yet their comparative effectiveness in elite badminton athletes is not well established. Understanding which method yields greater improvements can help coaches design targeted training programs to enhance competitive performance.
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