| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/09/094827 [Registered on: 16/09/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
15/09/2025 |
| 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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Comparing stretching-type tendon exercises and standing weight exercises to see which works better for reducing pain and improving Achilles tendon flexibility in aviation students |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effectiveness of tendon gliding exereise versus
weight bearing exercise on pain and Achilles tendon length in Aviation Students:
comparative 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 |
Deepthi Nair |
| Designation |
PG student |
| Affiliation |
Parul Insitute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Parul Insitute of Physiotherapy Parul University P.O Limda, Tal. Waghodiya Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
9054646284 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
deepthinair218@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Snehaben Kumbhani |
| Designation |
Dr |
| Affiliation |
Parul Insitute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Parul university, P.O Limda, Tal. Waghodiya Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
09054646284 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
kumbhanisneha@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Deepthi Nair |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Parul Insitute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Parul Insitute of Physiotherapy Parul University, P.O Limda, Tal. Waghodiya Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India |
| Phone |
09054646284 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
deepthinair218@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Parul Instituet of Aviation Department |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
NA |
| Address |
NA |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [] |
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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 |
| Deepthi Nair |
Aviation department |
Parul University, P.O Limda, Tal Waghodiya , Dist. Vadodara 391760 Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT |
09054646284
deepthinair218@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| PUIECHR/PIMSR/00/081734/8518 |
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 |
Ankle pain |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
NIL |
NIL |
| Intervention |
Tendon gliding exercises: |
Tendon gliding exercises: 3 days 5 weeks 3repetation 30 times
Ankle plantarflexion , Ankle dorsiflexion ,
Ankle eversion, Ankle inversion ,Calf stretch ,Tilt board stretch ,Dorsiflexion stretch, Toe raises |
| Intervention |
weightbearing exercises |
Weightbearing Exercises:3 days 5 weeks 3repetation 30 times
Tiptoes with straight leg,
Tiptoes with knee bent, Tiptoes on one leg with leg straight, Tiptoes on one leg with knee bent ,Heel drops over the edge of the step with one leg with straight leg, Heel drop over the edge of the step with one leg knee bent , Stretching soleus muscle ,Stretching gastrocnemius muscles
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Female |
| Details |
Clinical signs of Achilles tendon tightness reduced dorsiflexion less than 10 degree and pain
Willing to participate in a 5 week exercise
Participation in the study is limited to students enrolled in Parul Institute of Aviation
Subjects who are willing to participate in the study by signing the consent
Girls wearing High heels of at least 7 cm for 10 hours per week
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
History of Achilles tendon rupture or surgery
Acute or chronic ankle injury
Previous history of accident, fracture of ankle
Participants having genetic disorders of foot
Participation in other Achilles-specific treatments or therapies
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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 |
NORDIC Pain Questionnaire for pain
Weight bearing lunge test for achilles length |
Baseline 5 weeks |
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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="126"
Sample Size from India="126"
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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30/09/2025 |
| 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="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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The Achilles tendon is prone to injury in athletes and individuals with physically demanding routines, including aviation students who face prolonged standing, restricted movement, and poor posture. Tendon tightness or shortening, often from repetitive use or inactivity, can impair performance. Rehabilitation commonly involves tendon gliding non-weight-bearing, mobility-focused and weight-bearing exercises strength and load-focused, This study compares the effectiveness of these two approaches in reducing pain and improving Achilles tendon length in aviation students, aiming to optimize rehabilitation and enhance their physical performance.Participants will be screened for eligibility and randomly assigned to Group A tendon gliding exercises or Group B weight-bearing exercises, both performed for 5 weeks with weekly follow-ups. Ethical approval and informed consent will be obtained, ensuring voluntary participation, privacy, and confidentiality. Outcomes will be assessed using the Nordic Pain Questionnaire (pain) and Weight-Bearing Lunge Test (Achilles tendon length) before and after the intervention. Data will be analyzed using paired t-tests and ANOVA for within- and between-group comparisons
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