| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104171 [Registered on: 18/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
18/02/2026 |
| 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, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Do Compression Pumps or Electrical Stimulation Help the Heart Recover Faster and Heart Variability ? |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Comparative Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Versus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression After Submaximal Aerobic Exercise on Collegiate Soccer Players in Relation to Heart Rate Recovery and Heart Rate Variability |
| 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 Irshad Ahmad |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies |
| Address |
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies Department of Physiotherapy Faridabad Haryana 121010
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies Department of Physiotherapy Faridabad Haryana 121010
Faridabad
HARYANA
121010
India |
| Phone |
9911878341 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
irshad.sahs@mriu.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Arshad Khan |
| Designation |
PG Student |
| Affiliation |
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies |
| Address |
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies Department of Physiotherapy Faridabad Haryana 121010
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies Department of Physiotherapy Faridabad Haryana 121010
Faridabad
HARYANA
121010
India |
| Phone |
09212445446 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
arshad53100@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Irshad Ahmad |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies |
| Address |
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies Department of Physiotherapy Faridabad Haryana 121010
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies Department of Physiotherapy Faridabad Haryana 121010
Faridabad
HARYANA
121010
India |
| Phone |
9911878341 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
irshad.sahs@mriu.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies Faridabad Haryana 121010 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Arshad Khan |
| Address |
MB-3/1 Garima Garden, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-201005 |
| 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 Irshad Ahmad |
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies |
Q block Sports Arena Plot A Manav Rachna Campus Rd Gadakhor Basti Village Sector 43 Faridabad Haryana 121010
Faridabad
HARYANA |
09911878341
irshad.sahs@mriu.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Departmental Ethical Committee Department of Physiotherapy Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies |
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 |
healthy soccer players |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Comparative Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Versus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression After Submaximal Aerobic Exercise on Collegiate Soccer Players in Relation to Heart Rate Recovery and Heart Rate Variability |
This study compares NMES (electrical stimulation) and IPC (air compression) to see which better restores heart rate recovery and variability in collegiate soccer players after a 20-minute run. During a single 1-day laboratory visit, participants complete the exercise and a 20-minute recovery intervention to measure immediate physiological changes. The goal is to identify the most efficient technology for rapid athletic recovery. |
| Comparator Agent |
Comparative Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Versus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression After Submaximal Aerobic Exercise on Collegiate Soccer Players in Relation to Heart Rate Recovery and Heart Rate Variability |
This study compares NMES (electrical stimulation) and IPC (air compression) to see which better restores heart rate recovery and variability in collegiate soccer players after a 20-minute run. During a single 1-day laboratory visit, participants complete the exercise and a 20-minute recovery intervention to measure immediate physiological changes. The goal is to identify the most efficient technology for rapid athletic recovery. |
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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 |
Healthy athletes with no cardiovascular, metabolic, or neuromuscular disorders; injury-free for the past 6 months. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Use of medications affecting autonomic function, pacemakers or implantable devices, history of DVT. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc |
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Method of Concealment
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Alternation |
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Blinding/Masking
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Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, Borg Scale, RPE Scale |
Baseline, 1 week and 2 Week |
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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="20"
Sample Size from India="20"
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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01/03/2026 |
| 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="4"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| 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 research proposal evaluates the comparative acute effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) on autonomic recovery in male collegiate soccer players following submaximal aerobic exercise.Utilizing a randomized crossover controlled trial design, the study measures heart rate recovery (HRR) at 30 and 60 seconds post-exercise and analyzes heart rate variability (HRV) indices, such as RMSSD and the LF/HF ratio, to determine which modality better facilitates parasympathetic reactivation.Participants undergo a 20-minute treadmill protocol at 70% HRmax, followed by 20 minutes of either NMES, IPC, or a passive control session, with a 7–10 day washout period between visits.By addressing the current lack of comparative data for this specific athletic population, the findings aim to provide evidence-based guidance for sports physiotherapists to optimize recovery protocols and enhance athletic performance. |