| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/01/100322 [Registered on: 05/01/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
02/01/2026 |
| 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 |
Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Improving Agility, Balance, and Skills in Pickleball Players Through Different Training Methods. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Core Stability Training and Balance Plyometric Training on Agility, Dynamic Balance and Sports Specific Skills in Indian Pickleball Athletes. |
| 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 |
DR. SAHILTANWAR PT |
| Designation |
MPT SPORTS STUDENT |
| Affiliation |
Indian spinal injury center- institute of rehabilitation sciences |
| Address |
2nd Floor, Department of sports physiotherapy, Indian spinal injury centre- institute of rehabilitation sciences, opp. Vasant valley school, IAA colony, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
2nd Floor, Department of sports physiotherapy, Indian spinal injury centre- institute of rehabilitation sciences, opp. Vasant valley school, IAA colony, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
South
DELHI
110070
India |
| Phone |
8700997136 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sahiltanwarteen@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Sadhan Berry PT |
| Designation |
Associate professor, ISIC-IRS |
| Affiliation |
Indian spinal injury center- institute of rehabilitation sciences |
| Address |
2nd Floor, Department of sports physiotherapy, Indian spinal injury centre- institute of rehabilitation sciences, opp. Vasant valley school, IAA colony, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
2nd Floor, Department of sports physiotherapy, Indian spinal injury centre- institute of rehabilitation sciences, opp. Vasant valley school, IAA colony, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
South
DELHI
110070
India |
| Phone |
9818098441 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sadhan27@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
DR. SAHIL TANWAR PT |
| Designation |
MPT SPORTS STUDENT |
| Affiliation |
Indian spinal injury center- institute of rehabilitation sciences |
| Address |
2nd Floor, Department of sports physiotherapy, Indian spinal injury centre- institute of rehabilitation sciences, opp. Vasant valley school, IAA colony, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
2nd Floor, Department of sports physiotherapy, Indian spinal injury centre- institute of rehabilitation sciences, opp. Vasant valley school, IAA colony, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
South
DELHI
110070
India |
| Phone |
8700997136 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sahiltanwarteen@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| 2nd Floor, Department of sports physiotherapy, Indian spinal injury centre- institute of rehabilitation sciences, opp. Vasant valley school, IAA colony, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India- 110070 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
NIL |
| Address |
NIL |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [NIL] |
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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 |
| DrSahil Tanwar PT |
Ace pickleball academy |
The Janak 3rd Floor, Pankha Rd
Block C-6A, Janakpuri, New Delhi
Delhi 110058
South West
DELHI |
8700997136
sahiltanwarteen@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Indian Spinal Injuries Center-Institutional 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 |
SPORTS ATHLETES |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Balance plyometric training |
Exercises The first stage (1–2 weeks) The second stage (3–4 weeks) The third stage (5–6 weeks) Stand on the balance board exercise Static standing on the board with two legs (3 sets: 30 s/set) Static standing on the board with two legs and eyes closed (3 sets: 30 s/set) Squat on the plate with eyes closed (3 sets: 10 reps/set) Supine straight leg bridge on Swiss Ball Isometric supine straight leg bridge on Swiss Ball (3 sets: 30 s/set) Isometric supine single-leg bending bridge on Swiss Ball (3 sets: 30 s/set) Dynamic supine single-leg bending bridge on Swiss Ball (3 sets: 10 reps/set) Side-plank with inflated balance disc Side-plank with inflated balance disc with elbow (3 sets: 30 s/set) Side-plank with inflated balance disc and the non-supporting leg stretches backward (3 sets: 10 reps/set) Side-plank with inflated balance disc and the non-supporting leg stretches backward with elastic band (3 sets: 10 reps/set) Lunge squat on BOSU ball Lunge squat on BOSU ball (3 sets: 10 reps/leg/set) Lunge squat on BOSU ball and inflated balance disc (3 sets: 10 reps/leg/set) Lunge squat on BOSU ball and inflated balance disc with 5 kg dumbbells (3 sets: 10 reps/leg/set) Airex® Balance-pad Elite exercise Single-leg squat with balance-pad (3 sets: 10 reps/leg/set) Single-leg standing with balance-pad and the non-supporting leg stretches backward (3 sets: 12 reps/leg/set) Single-leg support with balance-pad elite and the non-supporting leg stretches backward with elastic band (3 sets: 12 reps/leg/set) Rest Between exercises: 60 s Between sets: 3 min |
| Intervention |
Core stability training |
Core Stability Training Protocol (6 Weeks)
Jack Knife
Week Instruction Sets × Reps
Week 1 Hands wide, knees on ball 2 × 8
Week 2 Hands wide, knees on ball 2 × 10
Week 3 Hands narrow, knees on ball 2 × 12
Week 4 Hands narrow, toes on ball 2 × 8
Week 5 Hands narrow, toes on ball 2 × 12
Week 6 Hands narrow, toes on ball 2 × 16
Russian Twist
Week Instruction Sets × Reps
Week 1 Hands together, feet wide 2 × 8
Week 2 Hands together, feet wide 2 × 10
Week 3 Feet narrow 2 × 10
Week 4 Feet narrow 2 × 12
Week 5 Add weight plate 2 × 10
Week 6 Add weight plate 2 × 12
Reverse Hyperextension
Week Instruction Sets × Reps
Week 1 Arms by side 2 × 25
Week 2 Arms by side 2 × 35
Week 3 Hands on chest 2 × 35
Week 4 Hands on chest 2 × 45
Week 5 Arms in front 2 × 40
Week 6 Arms in front 2 × 45
Supine Lateral Roll
Week Instruction Sets × Reps
Week 1 Feet wide 2 × 8
Week 2 Feet wide 2 × 12
Week 3 Feet narrow 2 × 8
Week 4 Feet narrow 2 × 12
Week 5 Lift one leg 2 × 8
Week 6 Lift one leg 2 × 12
Hip Crossover
Week Instruction Sets × Reps
Week 1 Arms by side 2 × 8
Week 2 Arms by side 2 × 10
Week 3 Arms by side 2 × 12
Week 4 Hands on chest 2 × 8
Week 5 Hands on chest 2 × 10
Week 6 Hands on chest 2 × 12
Reverse Crunch
Week Instruction Sets × Reps
Week 1 Hands on knees 2 × 20
Week 2 Hands on knees 2 × 30
Week 3 Hands on chest 2 × 25
Week 4 Hands on chest 2 × 35
Week 5 Hands by temples 2 × 30
Week 6 Hands by temples 2 × 35
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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 |
This study will Include both male and female pickleball athletes.
Athletes of Age group: 18-30 years.
Indian pickleball athletes with the core strength of level 2 according to the sahrmann’s protocol
The participants who are regularly playing pickleball for 6 months.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Any Cardiovascular disorder since last 6 months.
Any Musculoskeletal injury or disorder since last 6 months.
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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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Alternation |
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Blinding/Masking
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Investigator Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Agility, using T-Test that is widely used for measuring agility in athletes |
At baseline(week 0) and at the end of 6th week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Dynamic Balance, Sport specific skills |
At baseline and at the end of 6th week |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="30"
Sample Size from India="30"
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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15/01/2026 |
| 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="5"
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, titled “Effect of Core Stability Training and Balance Plyometric Training on Agility, Dynamic Balance, and Sports-Specific Skills in Indian Pickleball Athletes,” aims to find out how two different training methods—core stability exercises and balance-plyometric exercises—improve the performance of young Indian pickleball players. Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports because it is easy to learn, low impact, and suitable for all ages, but competitive play requires excellent agility, strong balance, and accurate skills. Core stability helps players stay steady during quick movements, while balance-plyometric training improves power, quick reactions, and body control. In this randomized clinical trial, 30 athletes aged 18–30 will be divided into two groups: one receiving core stability training and the other receiving balance-plyometric training. Players must have at least six months of playing experience and adequate core strength, while anyone with recent injuries or surgeries will be excluded. Agility, dynamic balance, and pickleball-specific skills will be measured at the start and after six weeks using the T-test, Modified Y-Balance Test, and Pickleball Skill Assessment. The study expects to see improvements in both groups, and the hypotheses test whether each training method works and whether one is better than the other. Data will be analyzed using statistical tests based on whether the results follow a normal distribution, using software like SPSS. Overall, the study will help coaches, trainers, and physiotherapists understand which type of training best enhances pickleball performance. |