| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/08/092596 [Registered on: 07/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
06/08/2025 |
| 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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A STUDY TO FIND OUT OUT EFFECT OF PROPHYLACTIC TRAINING POROGRAM TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACL INJURIES AND BOOST UP THE PERFORMANCE IN ELITE KABADDI PLAYERS. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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The Impact of Prophylactic Training Program on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization in Elite Kabaddi Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| Trial Acronym |
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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 |
Aarthi S |
| Designation |
MPT Orthopaedic Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences |
| Address |
Department of Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences
Indira Nagar
Gorimedu
Puducherry
Pondicherry
PONDICHERRY
605007
India |
| Phone |
9025635996 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
aarthi01072001@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Sharmila B |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences |
| Address |
College of Physiotherapy
Department of Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences (MTPG&RIHS)
Indira Nagar
Gorimedu
Puducherry
Pondicherry
PONDICHERRY
605007
India |
| Phone |
9894794731 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sharmila@mtpgrihs.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Aarthi S |
| Designation |
MPT Orthopaedic Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences |
| Address |
Department of Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences
Indira Nagar
Gorimedu
Puducherry
Pondicherry
PONDICHERRY
605007
India |
| Phone |
9025635996 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
aarthi01072001@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Aarthi S |
| Address |
Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences |
| 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 |
| Aarthi S |
Indira Gandhi Sports complex |
Indira Gandhi Sports Complex
Field based Training
Uppalam
puducherry
Pondicherry
PONDICHERRY |
9025635996
aarthi01072001@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences INSTITUTE 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 |
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control Group |
continue routine training |
| Intervention |
Prophylactic Training Program |
A structured 6 week exercise based program focused on strength, neuromuscular control, proprioception and movement mechanics designed to reduce the risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury and performance enhancement |
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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 |
Elite Kabaddi athletes 18 to 25 years
No prior Anterior cruciate Ligament injury in the past 6 months
Minimum 2 years of competitive Kabaddi experience
Both male and female
Athletes who are willing to sign the consent form |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Existing lower limb injuries that prohibited athletes from sport participation
Neuromuscular disorders
Inability to participate for the full study duration
Athletes with lower extremity reconstructive surgery
History of involvement in any anterior cruciate ligament injury exercise prevention program |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Investigator Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) |
Baseline and post intervention at 6 week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| T agility test |
Baseline and post intervention at 6 week |
| Single leg hop test |
Baseline and post intervention at 6 week |
| Vertical jump test |
Baseline and post intervention at 6 week |
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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)= "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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18/08/2025 |
| 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 Applicable |
| 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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This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Prophylactic training program in preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries and optimizing athletic performance in elite Kabaddi players. The study will compare an intervention group receiving a structured 6 week prophylactic training program with a control group following routine training. Outcomes will include the incidence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament related risk indicators and improvements in performance metrics such as agility, strength and balance. The study intends to contribute evidence on injury prevention strategies specific to high risk contact sport Kabaddi. |