| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/09/095129 [Registered on: 19/09/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
18/09/2025 |
| 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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Does a special body-relaxing technique (PRRT) help make tight hamstrings looser and improve walking in young adults? A study with randomly chosen participants. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effectiveness of primal reflex release technique (PRRT) on hamstring length & gait variables in young adults: A Randomise 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 |
Charansharan kanojiya |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
Parul institute of physiotherapy |
| Address |
306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, P.O.Limda, Tal.Waghodia, Dist.Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat state, India
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
9879335316 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
charankanojiya222@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Dwija Yagnik |
| Designation |
Assistant professor |
| Affiliation |
Parul institute of physiotherapy |
| Address |
306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, P.O.Limda, Tal.Waghodia, Dist.Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat state, India
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
9909021553 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
dwija.yagnik74008@paruluniversity.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Charansharan kanojiya |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
Parul institute of physiotherapy |
| Address |
306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, P.O.Limda, Tal.Waghodia, Dist.Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat state, India
Vadodara
GUJARAT
390001
India |
| Phone |
9879335316 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
charankanojiya222@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, P.O.Limda, Tal.Waghodia, Dist.Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat state, India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, P.O.Limda, Tal.Waghodia, Dist.Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat state, India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Private medical college |
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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 |
| Charansharan kanojiya |
Parul Institute Of Physiotherapy |
306, Physiotherapy Department, Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Parul University, P.O.Limda, Tal.Waghodia, Dist.Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat state, India
Vadodara
GUJARAT |
9879335316
charankanojiya222@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 |
HAMSTRINGS TIGHTNESS |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Primal Reflex Release Technique |
Primal Reflex Release Technique Is A Gentle Manual Therapy Approach Developed By John It Is Based On The Principle That Certain Protective Reflexes Of The Nervous System Known As Primal Reflexes May Remain In An Overactive State Following Pain Stress Or Trauma This Persistent Reflex Activity Can Contribute To Chronic Pain Muscle Tightness Restricted Mobility And Postural Dysfunction. The Technique Focuses On Calming These Exaggerated Reflexes Through Light Stimulation Positioning And Relaxation Maneuvers That Help Reset The Nervous System By Reducing Muscle Guarding And Restoring Normal Neuromuscular Balance Primal Reflex Release Technique. Assists In Relieving Pain And Promoting Smoother More Natural Movement Patterns.
6 weeks |
| Comparator Agent |
Stretching |
The Goal Of All Stretching Programs Is To Optimize Joint Mobility While Maintaining Joint Stability Concern Should Always Be Focused On The Systematic Safe And Effective Application Of The Range Of Motion Techniques Utilized .Stretching Techniques Are Used In Clinical Practice To Increase Flexibility With Some Support For Their Use The Flexibility Of The Hamstring Muscles Is Important In The Prevention Of Injury Muscular And Postural Imbalance And Maintenance Of Full Range Of Joint Movement Optimal Musculoskeletal Function And Enhanced Performance In Day To Day Activities. It is given for 6 weeks
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Young Adults aged 18 to 30 years
Presence Of Hamstring Tightness
No History Of Lower Limb Injury Neurological Conditions Recent Surgery |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Any Condition Affecting Gait Mechanics Or Mobility Limb Length Discrepancies Current Participation In Other Hamstring Flexibility Interventions |
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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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An Open list of random numbers |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Passive Straight Leg Raise (PSLR) test and Sit-and-Reach Test |
Base line and 4 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
GaitON- Gait analyser motion analysid system - walking analysis
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Base line and 4 Weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="80"
Sample Size from India="80"
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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10/10/2025 |
| 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" |
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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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High prevalence of hamstring tightness in Young adults, especially those leading sedentary lifestyles or engaged in repetitive athletic activities, frequently experience hamstring tightness, affecting their physical performance and quality of life. Tight hamstrings negatively affect gait variables such as stride length, cadence, and walking symmetry, impacting overall functional performance. Reducing hamstring tightness and improving gait can prevent injuries, and improve the overall quality of life for young adults. Limited studies exist on the effectiveness of PRRT in improving hamstring flexibility and gait variables, particularly in young adults. While some preliminary studies have investigated PRRT’s effect on pain and flexibility, there is a critical gap in understanding its specific impact on lower extremity biomechanics and gait parameters. |