| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/105449 [Registered on: 05/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
04/03/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA)
Other (Specify) [Experimental Study] |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparing two hamstring exercises to improve strength, agility, and match fitness in amateur football players. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Razor Hamstring Curl RHC training with or without with or without Weight Bearing Hip Rotation WBHR on Intermittent work performance, agility and hamstring strength in amateur football players: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| 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 Podiyam Mukesh PT |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan) |
| Address |
Room No 21,
Department of Physiotherapy,
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan),
4, Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi, India, 110002
Central
DELHI
110002
India |
| Phone |
8770449671 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
podiyammukesh915@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Prachi Raj Meena |
| Designation |
Lecturer PT and Guide |
| Affiliation |
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan) |
| Address |
Room No 21,
Department of Physiotherapy,
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan),
4, Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi
Central
DELHI
110002
India |
| Phone |
9868828633 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
prachirkm@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Prof Man Singh |
| Designation |
Professor and Co Guide |
| Affiliation |
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences |
| Address |
Room No 09,
Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences,
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences,
B-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi, Delhi
West
DELHI
110018
India |
| Phone |
9891019891 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
mansingh5167@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Room No 09,
Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences,
B Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India, 110018 |
| Room No 21,
Department of Physiotherapy,
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan),
4, Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi, India, 110002 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan) |
| Address |
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan),
4, Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi, 110002 |
| 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 |
| Dr Podiyam Mukesh PT |
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences |
Room No 09,
Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences,
B Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India, 110018
West
DELHI |
8770449671
podiyammukesh915@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethical Committee Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan) |
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 |
Amateur Football Players |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Razor Hamstring Curls followed by weight-bearing hip rotation exercises. |
The interventions will be provided 2 times/week for 6 weeks. |
| Comparator Agent |
Razor Hamstring Curls only. |
The interventions will be provided 2 times/week for 6 weeks. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
1. Age-range: 18 years to 35 years, to rule out subclinical age-related pathological changes.
2. Perform training at least four times a week.
3. Had been active in soccer competition for at least 5 years.
4. Have a weekly soccer exposure consisting of at least 2 training sessions and one match session.
5. The players must be fully fit, free from any pain or complaint and ‘ready to compete’ at the time of participation. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Taking any kind of medication listed in Doping.
2. Goalkeepers only field players included due to a higher hamstring injury risk.
3. Participation in other structured strength training during the intervention.
4. Use of performance-enhancing substances.
5. Absence of lower limb and lumbar spine surgery or injuries within the last 6 months (hip, knee, ankle).
6. No current pain in the hip, knee, or ankle joints.
7. No hypermobility of the lower limb joints.
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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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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Hamstring Strength |
At baseline and after 6 weeks. |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Intermittent Work Performance |
At baseline and after 6 weeks. |
| Agility |
At baseline and after 6 weeks. |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="44"
Sample Size from India="44"
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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18/03/2026 |
| 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 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 clinical trial aims to compare the effects of Razor Hamstring Curl training performed with and without weight-bearing hip rotation on intermittent work performance, agility, and hamstring strength in amateur football players. Eligible players will be randomly assigned to one of two training groups and will participate in a structured hamstring strengthening program in addition to their regular football training. Outcome measures will include tests of intermittent fitness, agility, and hamstring strength assessed before and after the intervention period. The findings of this study may help coaches and sports physiotherapists identify more effective hamstring training strategies to improve performance and reduce the risk of hamstring-related injuries in amateur football players. |