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CTRI Number  CTRI/2026/02/103500 [Registered on: 10/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 09/02/2026
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group Trial 
Public Title of Study   Effect of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization versus Segmental Stabilization on Strength, Balance, and Power in Overhead Athletes with Upper Cross Syndrome 
Scientific Title of Study   Comparison Of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization vs Segmental Stabilization On Isometric Strength, Balance And Power of Overhead Athletes with Upper Cross Syndrome 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Mohit Wadhwani 
Designation  MPT(sports) 
Affiliation  Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies  
Address  QG-08, Q block, Out Patient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, MRIIRS, Faridabad HARYANA 121004 India

Faridabad
HARYANA
121004
India 
Phone  8264050002  
Fax    
Email  mohitw818@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Mohit Wadhwani 
Designation  MPT(sports) 
Affiliation  Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies  
Address  QG-08, Q block, Out Patient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, MRIIRS, Faridabad HARYANA 121004 India


HARYANA
121004
India 
Phone  8264050002  
Fax    
Email  mohitw818@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Mohit Wadhwani 
Designation  MPT(sports) 
Affiliation  Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies  
Address  QG-08, Q block, Out Patient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, MRIIRS, Faridabad HARYANA 121004 India


HARYANA
121004
India 
Phone  8264050002  
Fax    
Email  mohitw818@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
NIL 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Dr Mohit Wadhwani  
Address  QG-08, Q block, Outpatient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, MRIIRS, Faridabad, 121010 
Type of Sponsor  Other [self ] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Jasmine Kaur Chawla   Department of Physiotherapy, Manav Rachna University  Department of Physiotherapy, QG-08, Q block, Outpatient Department, School of Allied Health Sciences, MRIIRS, Faridabad
Faridabad
HARYANA 		 9888263685

jasminekaur.sahs@mriu.edu.in 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
DEPARTMENT OF ETHICAL COMMITTEE  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Upper crossed syndrome in overhead athletes  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  control group   Stretching of Upper Trapezius and Pectoral muscles, for 6 weeks 
Intervention  Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization   DNS exercises, which focus on core stabilization and strengthening, given in 3 phases, for 6 weeks  
Comparator Agent  NIL  NIL 
Intervention  Segmental Stabilization group  Exercises based on Stabilization of trunk and core along with upper limb and lower limb movement, for 6 weeks 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  30.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  UCS score more than 7
having 2 years of regular training or playing experience
athletes playing in district or above competitive level  
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  H/O fracture of upper limb in past 2 months
any spine surgery in past 2 months
athletes diagnosed with any psychiatric condition or those who decline to participate  
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Random Number Table 
Method of Concealment   An Open list of random numbers 
Blinding/Masking   Participant Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Isometric strength, Balance, Power   Baseline, 6 weeks 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
NIL  NIL 
 
Target Sample Size   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" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   21/02/2026 
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 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary   This randomized controlled comparative study aims to compare the effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization DNS and Segmental Stabilization on isometric strength, balance, and power in overhead athletes with Upper Cross Syndrome. Overhead athletes are prone to postural imbalances and shoulder dysfunction due to repetitive overhead activities, leading to reduced performance and increased injury risk. Thirty athletes will be randomly allocated into three groups DNS, Segmental Stabilization, and a control group receiving stretching only, with interventions given for six weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using isometric strength testing, the Upper Quarter Y Balance Test, and the Seated Medicine Ball Throw Test. The study seeks to identify the more effective rehabilitation approach to improve shoulder function, postural control, and performance in overhead athletes with Upper Cross Syndrome. 
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