| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/10/096171 [Registered on: 17/10/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
08/11/2025 |
| 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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Can Shoulder Exercises Improve Cricket Performance? A Study on Corrective Training for Players with Scapular Issues |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Corrective Exercises for Scapular Dyskinesis on Performance of Cricket Players - a randomized controlled 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 |
Ajith Kumar Varma K P |
| Designation |
PG Student |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Plot No : 2, Sector-17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India 203201
Plot No : 2, Sector-17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India 203201
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
9944527211 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ajithkumarvarma898@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Prof Dr Sajjad Alam |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
B-312, Third Floor, B Block, Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Plot No : 2, Sector-17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India 203201
Plot No : 2, Sector-17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India 203201
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
9818879898 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sajjad.alam@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Prof Dr Sajjad Alam |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
B-312, Third Floor, B Block, Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Plot No : 2, Sector-17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India 203201
Plot No : 2, Sector-17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India 203201
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
9818879898 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sajjad.alam@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Galgotias University, Department of Physiotherapy, Plot No., 2, Sector 17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Ditt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (India) 203201 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Plot No., 2, Sector 17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Ditt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (India) 203201 |
| 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 |
| Ajith Kumar Varma K P |
Galgotias University |
Department of Physiotherapy, Plot No., 2, Sector 17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Ditt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (India) 203201
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
9944527211
ajithkumarvarma898@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Departmental Research 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 |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M758||Other shoulder lesions, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Conventional therapy
Duration - 6 weeks |
Participants in the control group will undergo a 6-week scapular stabilization exercise program aimed at improving scapular control, muscle strength, and shoulder function. These exercises are designed to activate key stabilizing muscles such as the trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior, which are essential for maintaining proper scapular positioning during overhead movements.
Frequency: 3 sessions per week
Intensity: Moderate
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 repetitions per exercise |
| Intervention |
Corrective Exercises for Scapular dyskinesis
Duration - 6 weeks |
Participants in the intervention group will undergo a structured 6-week corrective exercise program designed to improve scapular mechanics and reduce pain associated with scapular dyskinesis. The protocol is divided into three progressive phases, each lasting two weeks, with exercises targeting scapular stabilization, muscle activation, and neuromuscular control.
Frequency: 3 sessions per week
Intensity: Moderate
Repetitions: 3 sets of 15 repetitions per exercise |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
1. Participants with positive lateral scapular slide test (LSST)
2. Participants with a minimum of 2 years of cricket playing experience.
3. Participants currently engaged in regular cricket training (minimum 12 hours/week).
4. No history of upper limb injuries in the past 6 months.
5. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Participants with recent musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries, especially involving the upper limbs.
2. Players with known cardiovascular or neurological disorders.
3. Involvement in other stretching or flexibility training programs outside of the study.
4. Inability to perform physical tests due to medical or personal reasons. |
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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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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) |
Baseline and re-test after 6 weeks of interventions |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Numerical Pain Rate Scale (NPRS) |
Baseline and re-test after 6 weeks of interventions |
| Functional Throwing Performance Index (FTPI) |
Baseline and re-test after 6 weeks of interventions |
| Upper Limb Explosive Power Test (ULEPT) |
Baseline and re-test after 6 weeks of interventions |
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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)= "52"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="52" |
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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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28/10/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
27/12/2025 |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Date Missing |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="4"
Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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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 controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of selected corrective exercises compared to the conventional therapy which are the scapular stabilization exercises in male cricket players aged 18–25 years diagnosed with scapular dyskinesis. The study aims to evaluate improvements in pain, scapular function, and athletic performance over a 6-week intervention period. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a corrective exercise group or a conventional therapy group, with both protocols administered thrice weekly. Outcome measures include scapular dyskinesis (LSST), pain scores (NPRS), throwing accuracy (FTPI), and throwing distance (ULEPT). The findings will contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for overhead athletes, enhancing performance and reducing injury risk. |