| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103742 [Registered on: 12/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
12/02/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Analytical |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Relationship Between Core Muscle Strength and Performance Under Distraction in Karate Kata Athletes |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Correlation Between Core Muscle Endurance And Dual-Task Performance Among Elite Karate Kata Athletes: An Analytical 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 |
Dr Basavraj Motimath |
| Designation |
HOD and Professor of Department of Sports Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi |
| Address |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room No. 18, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9886100461 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
basavarajmotimath@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Basavraj Motimath |
| Designation |
HOD and Professor of Department of Sports Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi |
| Address |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room No. 18, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9886100461 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
basavarajmotimath@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Saniya Shah |
| Designation |
Post graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room No. 18, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9967976971 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
saniyashah2739@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Saniya Shah |
| Address |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room No. 18, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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| Name |
Address |
| DR Basavraj Motimath |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room No. 18, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
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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 Basavraj Motimath |
KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC Nehru Nagar Belgavi 590010 |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room No. 18, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
9886100461
basavarajmotimath@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Research and Ethical Committe, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi |
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 |
Karate Kata Athletes |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
15.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Participant should be willing to participate.
2. Male and female competitive karate athletes aged 15- 35years specializing in the kata discipline.
3. Minimum of 2 years of continuous kata training and competition.
4. Active participation in at least two kata competitions.
5. Ability to perform a complete standardized kata sequence appropriate to their training level.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Athletes currently suffering from any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury in the past 6 months.
2. History of neurological, vestibular, or balance disorders that could affect postural control or movement performance in the past 6 months.
3. Presence of any cardiovascular or respiratory condition contraindicating moderate to vigorous physical activity.
4. Visual or auditory impairments not correctable to normal limits.
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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 |
1.Core muscle endurance measured using the McGill Trunk Endurance Tests (Forearm Plank Test, Side Plank Test – left and right, Modified Biering–Sørensen Test).
2. Dual-task performance measured using Auditory Recall Task and Stroop Test (Visual Task), with Dual-Task Cost (%) calculation |
Core muscle endurance and dual-task performance will be assessed at baseline (single assessment only). |
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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="108"
Sample Size from India="108"
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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25/02/2026 |
| 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 |
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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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This observational analytical study aims to determine the association between core muscle endurance and dual-task performance among elite karate kata athletes aged 15–35 years. Kata performance requires optimal trunk stability and the ability to maintain movement precision under cognitive and sensory distractions. However, the relationship between baseline core endurance and susceptibility to dual-task interference remains unclear.
A total of 108 eligible competitive karate kata athletes will be recruited from academies and clubs in Belagavi, Karnataka. Core muscle endurance will be assessed using the McGill Trunk Endurance Tests (Forearm Plank, Side Plank, and Modified Biering–Sørensen Test). Dual-task performance will be evaluated using auditory recall and visual Stroop tasks performed during kata execution, and dual-task cost (%) will be calculated.
The findings of this study will help understand whether better core endurance is associated with reduced cognitive-motor interference, thereby informing performance optimization and injury prevention strategies in karate kata athletes. |