| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/08/092918 [Registered on: 12/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
10/08/2025 |
| 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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Motor Competency Training for Improving Skills and Functional Performance in Early Adolescent Badminton Players: A Feasibility Study |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Motor Competency Training for Improving Motor Skills and Functional Performance in Early Adolescent Badminton Players: A Feasibility 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 |
Tejas Joshi |
| Designation |
Postgraduate Student |
| Affiliation |
MGM Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, no. 3, MGM Institute of Physiotherapy, N-6,CIDCO, Aurangabad Aurangabad MAHARASHTRA
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA
431003
India |
| Phone |
9011577508 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
tejasjoshi2909@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr. Sarath Babu |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
MGM Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, no. 3, MGM Institute of Physiotherapy, N-6,CIDCO, Aurangabad Aurangabad MAHARASHTRA
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA
431003
India |
| Phone |
9545079173 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sharathcrisp@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Tejas Joshi |
| Designation |
Postgraduate Student |
| Affiliation |
MGM Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, no. 3, MGM Institute of Physiotherapy, N-6,CIDCO, Aurangabad Aurangabad MAHARASHTRA
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA
431003
India |
| Phone |
9011577508 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
tejasjoshi2909@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Sports Physiotherapy, no. 3, MGM Institute of Physiotherapy, N-6, CIDCO, Aurangabad, Maharashtra,431003, India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
MGM Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, no. 3, MGM Institute of Physiotherapy, N-6,CIDCO, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431003, India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution and hospital |
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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 Tejas Joshi |
MGM Institute of Physiotherapy |
Department of Sports Physiotherapy, no. 3, MGM Institute of Physiotherapy, N-6,CIDCO, Aurangabad Aurangabad MAHARASHTRA
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA |
9011577508
tejasjoshi2909@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| MGM IOP Institutional Ethics Committee(IEC) |
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 |
Badminton players |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Conventional Training |
Comparator agent would be receiving conventional training which is continued by the coach throughout trainings |
| Intervention |
Motor Competency Training |
Motor Competency Training (MCT) is an 8-week structured intervention designed to systematically develop essential movement skills through a logical, progressive, and engaging approach. In light of existing research, it is imperative that motor skill development is started early in childhood. However, to ensure long-term adherence to sport, training sessions should be enjoyable and, anecdotally, stringent repetition and loading schemes that are successful with adults will typically be ineffective for younger children. Therefore, during the early stages of learning, fun-based activities that encompass the AMSC should be designed to engage young athletes because research has shown fun and enjoyment features prominently in a child’s attitude toward physical activity. It focuses on enhancing Athletic Motor Skill Competencies (AMSC), which include fundamental movement patterns such as squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, jumping, landing, and core bracing. These competencies form the foundation for efficient movement execution, injury prevention, and overall athletic performance, particularly in sports requiring high levels of coordination and precision, such as badminton. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
9.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
13.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1) Age 9-13 years.
2) Badminton players playing badminton for more than 1 year.
3) Badminton players who play at least four sessions in a week with a minimum of one hours of play each session.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Players with history of acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Permuted block randomization, fixed |
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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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Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Feasibility Outcomes |
8 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Athletic motor skills competencies |
8 weeks |
| Badminton Smash Velocity |
8 weeks |
| Badminton Smash Accuracy |
8 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="24"
Sample Size from India="24"
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 2 |
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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="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Open to Recruitment |
| 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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"Motor Competency Training for Improving Motor Skills and Functional Performance in Early Adolescent Badminton Players: A Feasibility Study" outlines a randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8-week Motor Competency Training (MCT) program versus conventional training in badminton players aged 9–13. The study addresses the importance of Athletic Motor Skill Competency (AMSC) in enhancing movement efficiency, injury prevention, and performance—particularly in smash stroke accuracy and velocity. Participants were assessed using the Resistance Training Skills Battery and a smash performance test involving a radar gun and target accuracy. The MCT intervention incorporated developmentally appropriate, play-based exercises (like "Unicorn Hops" and "Gorilla Squats") designed to be engaging for youth while systematically improving motor skills. The study measured feasibility outcomes such as adherence, satisfaction, and retention, as well as secondary performance metrics. Results aim to guide future large-scale trials and reinforce the need for skill-based, age-appropriate training in early athletic development.
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