| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103297 [Registered on: 09/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
07/08/2026 |
| 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, Placebo Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of an AI-Based Online Rehabilitation Program on Pain and Physical Function in College Students with Chronic Low Back Pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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AI-Enhanced Telerehabilitation Program Using Automated Video Analysis and Personalized Feedback on Pain, Disability, Mobility, Endurance, for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain in College Students: 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 |
Faizan Zaffar Kashoo |
| Designation |
Research Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
9818899180 |
| Fax |
0120-4513888 |
| Email |
faizankashoo@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Faizan Zaffar Kashoo |
| Designation |
Research Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
9818899180 |
| Fax |
0120-4513888 |
| Email |
faizankashoo@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Faizan Zaffar Kashoo |
| Designation |
Research Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,
Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,
Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
203201
India |
| Phone |
9818899180 |
| Fax |
0120-4513888 |
| Email |
faizankashoo@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,
Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Galgotais University |
| Address |
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,
Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India -201308. |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution |
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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 |
| Shagun Agarwal |
Galgotias University |
College of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
9910259583
shagunmpt@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| School 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 |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M708||Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
AI-Enhanced Tele-Rehabilitation Exercises |
Participants record each session via webcam and upload videos to the AI platform.
The AI engine analyzes joint angles, posture deviations, and counts repetitions in real-time.
Automated reports highlighting form errors and count discrepancies are generated after each session.
Weekly 30-minute teleconference with a physiotherapist to review AI reports, receive tailored corrective cues, and discuss progress.
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| Comparator Agent |
Exercise-Only |
Participants access pre-recorded generic exercise demonstration videos.
Submit weekly adherence logs (session dates/times) without video uploads.
Weekly 15-minute teleconference for motivational check-ins, without feedback on exercise quality.
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Day(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Day(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Age 18–30 years, currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate study.
2. Diagnosis of non-specific Low Back Pain for at least 3 months.
3. Baseline pain intensity between 3 and 7 (Numerical rating scale).
4. Ability and willingness to perform prescribed exercises and participate in video conferencing.
5. Access to suitable device and reliable internet.
Informed consent obtained.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
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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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An Open list of random numbers |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant, Investigator, Outcome Assessor and Date-entry Operator Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Baseline: demographics (age, gender, height, weight, BMI), lifestyle factors (sedentary time, device use, physical activity, prior musculoskeletal injuries), academic load, medical history.
Outcomes: Pain (NRS), Disability (RMDQ), Mobility (TUG), Endurance (prone plank time), Adherence (system logs), platform engagement metrics.
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At Baseline, 6 weeks and 3 months |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Functional mobility (TUG)
Trunk endurance (prone plank)
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At Baseline, 6 weeks & 3 months |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="120"
Sample Size from India="120"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "120"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="120" |
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Phase of Trial
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Phase 2 |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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19/02/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
01/08/2026 |
| 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="1"
Months="1"
Days="1" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
Publication Details
Modification(s)
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The publication is under review in peerJ |
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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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI enhanced telerehabilitation program for college students with chronic non specific low back pain A single blind randomized controlled trial will be conducted with three groups including AI enhanced telerehabilitation exercise only telerehabilitation and usual care The intervention will last six weeks with follow up at three months The AI based system will use automated video analysis to monitor posture movement and exercise performance and provide personalized feedback Outcomes will include pain disability mobility trunk endurance exercise adherence and usability The study seeks to determine whether integrating artificial intelligence into telerehabilitation improves clinical outcomes and adherence compared to conventional remote exercise or usual care among college students |