| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/106703 [Registered on: 23/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
20/03/2026 |
| 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 |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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How Music-Based Exercise Helps Improve Body Shape and Mental Well-Being in Less Active College Students At Risk Of Obesity: An Experimental Study |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Assessing The Effect Of Music-Based Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) On Body Composition And Psychological Well Being Among Sedentary College Students At Risk Of Obesity: An Experimental Study |
| Trial Acronym |
N/A |
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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 |
Nithil M |
| Designation |
Pg Student |
| Affiliation |
College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University |
| Address |
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, South Banglore, Karnataka , 562112 , India
Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India |
| Phone |
8277195610 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
nithilmadhi1208@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Srihari Sharma K N |
| Designation |
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University |
| Address |
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, South Banglore, Karnataka , 562112 , India
Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India |
| Phone |
9886040520 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
srihari-physio@dsu.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Kanchan P Sugandhi |
| Designation |
Assistant professor |
| Affiliation |
College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University |
| Address |
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, South Banglore, Karnataka , 562112 , India
Bangalore
KARNATAKA
562112
India |
| Phone |
9755979947 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
kanchan-physio@dsu.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Dayananda Sagar University, School of Health Science, College of Physiotherapy |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University |
| Address |
Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, South Banglore, Karnataka , 562112 , India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Private University ] |
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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 Srihari Sharma K N |
Dayananda Sagar University |
Dayananda Sagar University, College of Physiotherapy , Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy OPD , Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, Kanakapura Road, South Banglore, Karnataka , 562112 , India
Bangalore
KARNATAKA |
9886040520
srihari-physio@dsu.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| College of Physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University |
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 |
sedentary lifestyle, social isolation and At Risk of Obesity |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Moderate Intensity Continuous Training without music |
4 weeks of aerobic training with moderate intensity weekly thrice with duration of 45 minutes |
| Intervention |
music with Moderate Intensity Continuous Training |
4 weeks of aerobic training with moderate intensity with music(with tempo 80-120bpm)
weekly thrice with duration of 45 minutes |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
19.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. College students aged (19-25yrs) those who are willing to participate
2. Students with sedentary lifestyle(students reported being inactive for more than 12 hours a day)
3. Self reported social isolation (using loneliness scale with a score more than 20-49)
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Students with any musculoskeletal or neurological conditions affecting the intervention program
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1. Ryff’s Psychological well-being scale 2. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) 3. Lipid Profile Test
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Day 0 and 4th week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Nil |
Nil |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="52"
Sample Size from India="52"
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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01/04/2026 |
| 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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This study provides information about the impact of music based Moderate Intensity Continuous Training MICT on body composition and psychological well-being among sedentary college students at risk of obesity With rising obesity levels linked to physical inactivity and social isolation the study highlights the need for targeted interventions in young adults The research aims to evaluate whether combining exercise with music can improve BMI psychological wellbeing and mental health parameters such as depression anxiety and stress Conducted as a 4 week experimental study among college students aged 19–25 years participants will undergo music-based MICT with assessments using standardized tools like the UCLA Loneliness Scale IPAQ and psychological well-being scales By addressing both physical and psychological factors this study seeks to demonstrate that music enhanced exercise can break the cycle of sedentary behavior social isolation and obesity leading to a better health and quality of life in college populations
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