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CTRI Number

CTRI/2025/10/096272 [Registered on: 21/10/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively

Last Modified On:

21/10/2025

Post Graduate Thesis

Yes

Type of Trial

Interventional

Type of Study

Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA)

Study Design

Randomized, Parallel Group, Multiple Arm Trial

Public Title of Study

Evaluating the Effects of Calisthenic and Resistance Band Exercises on Physical Fitness, Blood Biomarkers (Triglycerides, Cholesterol, Leptin, Adiponectin, HbA1c), and Psychological Well-being in Overweight Adults.

Scientific Title of Study

A Comparative Study of Calisthenics and Resistance Band Exercises on Physical Fitness, Blood Biomarkers, and Psychological Well-Being in Overweight Adults

Trial Acronym

NIL

Secondary IDs if Any

Secondary ID	Identifier
NIL	NIL

Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)

Name	Surabhi Chauhan
Designation	PhD Scholar
Affiliation	Sharda university, Greater noida
Address	Room 502-B, Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Knowledge Park III, greater noida Gautam Buddha Nagar UTTAR PRADESH 201310 India
Phone	9711708417
Fax
Email	2024104035.surabhi@dr.sharda.ac.in

Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query

Name	Dr Gaurav Kaushik
Designation	Professor
Affiliation	Sharda University, greater noida
Address	Room 504, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Knowledge Park III, greater noida Gautam Buddha Nagar UTTAR PRADESH 201310 India
Phone	9953193296
Fax
Email	gaurav.kaushik@sharda.ac.in

Details of Contact Person
Public Query

Name	Dr Gaurav Kaushik
Designation	Professor
Affiliation	Sharda University, greater noida
Address	Room 504, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Knowledge Park III, greater noida Gautam Buddha Nagar UTTAR PRADESH 201310 India
Phone	9953193296
Fax
Email	gaurav.kaushik@sharda.ac.in

Source of Monetary or Material Support

NIL

Primary Sponsor

Name	Surabhi Chauhan
Address	502-B Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health and Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310
Type of Sponsor	Other [Self-Sponsored]

Details of Secondary Sponsor

Name	Address
NIL	NIL

Countries of Recruitment

India

Sites of Study

No of Sites = 1
Name of Principal Investigator	Name of Site	Site Address	Phone/Fax/Email
Dr Gaurav kaushik	Sharda University	Sharda university, knowledge park III, greater noida Gautam Buddha Nagar UTTAR PRADESH	9953193296 gaurav.kaushik@sharda.ac.in

Details of Ethics Committee

No of Ethics Committees= 1
Name of Committee	Approval Status
Institutional Ethics Committee of the School of Medical Sciences and Research & Sharda Hospital	Approved

Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI

Status

Not Applicable

Health Condition / Problems Studied

Health Type	Condition
Healthy Human Volunteers	Overweight Adults

Intervention / Comparator Agent

Type	Name	Details
Intervention	Calisthenics	Participants will perform Calisthenics for 4 days in a week X 24 weeks.
Comparator Agent	Control	Participants will continue their regular daily activities without any specific intervention
Intervention	Resistance Band	Participants will perform Resistance band exercises for 4 days in a week X 24 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria

Age From	18.00 Year(s)
Age To	45.00 Year(s)
Gender	Both
Details	Age 18 to 45 years Overweight (BMI 25 – 29.9 ) Sedentary (less than 600 MET-min/week- IPAQ) Adults with altered biomarkers, including triglycerides from 150 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL for men and less than 50 mg/dL for women, LDL cholesterol from 100 mg/dL to 159 mg/dL, leptin greater than 15 ng/mL for men and greater than 30 ng/mL for women, adiponectin less than 4 micrograms/mL for men and less than 5 micrograms/mL for women, and HbA1c from 5.7 percent to 6.4 percent Candidates who are willing to participate

ExclusionCriteria

Details

Person with history of any recent injury or surgery
Person with history of any musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary or any other diseases or disorders
Person involved in any type of drugs or alcohol consumption
Person practicing any other form of exercise
Dieting
Pregnancy

Method of Generating Random Sequence

Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc

Method of Concealment

Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes

Blinding/Masking

Participant Blinded

Primary Outcome

Outcome	TimePoints
1) Physcical fitness i.Balance (Y-balance test) ii.Cardiovascular fitness (6 minute walk test) iii.Flexibility (Sit and reach test) iv.Abdominal strength and endurance (Curl up test) v.Strength (Dynamometer) 2) Blood biomarkers i. Triglyceride ii. Cholestrol iii. HDL iv. LDL v. Leptin vi. Adiponectin vii. HBA1c	Assessed at Baseline at week 12 at week 24

Secondary Outcome

Outcome	TimePoints
3) Psychological well being (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale)	Assessed at Baseline At week 12 At week 24

Target Sample Size

Total Sample Size="150"
Sample Size from India="150"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"

Phase of Trial

N/A

Date of First Enrollment (India)

01/11/2025

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

Estimated Duration of Trial

Years="0"
Months="8"
Days="0"

Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)

Not Applicable

Recruitment Status of Trial (India)

Open to Recruitment

Publication Details

N/A

Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?

Response - NO

Brief Summary

Calisthenics refers to a form of exercise regimen that relies solely on utilizing your body weight and a set of movements that may be done without the need of any tools or apparatus. The calisthenics exercises have been developed with the goal of providing ideal balance, adequate, and high efficiency in order to accomplish daily walking applications. Calisthenics is an adaptable and effective exercise that can be modified according to various levels of effort. Calisthenics exercises can engage both large and small muscle groups.

Resistance band exercises had been proposed as a form of workout that is cost-effective, portable, space-efficient, and beneficial for enhancing muscle strength, balance, flexibility and vascular function among older individuals. Resistance bands provide portability and safety while allowing for movements similar to those used in competitive settings.Due to their simplicity, affordability, and safety benefits, elastic bands are frequently integrated into rehabilitation programs and are readily accessible in most rehabilitation facilities.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) have formed a straightforward and accessible method for defining obesity and overweight, which relies on body mass index (BMI). Obesity affects people of all ages, including the elderly, adolescents, adults, and children. Globally, the occurance of overweight and obesity is rising rapidly and has reached epidemic levels in nearly every nation. Overweight or obesity elevates the risk of several health conditions, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), cardiovascular diseases, various cancers, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a range of musculoskeletal issues, and mental health challenges.

The gap in current research lies in understanding the specific effects of calisthenics and resistance band training in overweight individuals, Investigating the combined effects of calisthenics and resistance band training in overweight individuals could enhance exercise recommendations for managing weight-related conditions.