| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/105655 [Registered on: 09/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
07/03/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Surface EMG Analysis of Leg Muscles in Kabaddi Players with AT disorder |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Surface EMG Analysis of Leg Muscles in Kabaddi Players with Achilles Tendon Disorder |
| 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 |
Naveen |
| Designation |
MPT Student |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Department of physiotherapy, Gurugram University, sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgao, Haryana 122505
Gurgaon
HARYANA
124505
India |
| Phone |
7988365225 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
tehlan9671@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Usha PT |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Department of physiotherapy, Gurugram University, sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgao, Haryana 122505
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India |
| Phone |
8221966939 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Ushasportsphysio@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Usha PT |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Department of physiotherapy, Gurugram University, sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgao, Haryana 122505
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122505
India |
| Phone |
8221966939 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Ushasportsphysio@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Department of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Department of physiotherapy, Gurugram University, sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgao, Haryana 122505 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [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 |
| Dr Naveen PT |
Gurugram University |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sec 87 Kankrola village gurugram, Gurugram University Gurugram 122505 India
Gurgaon
HARYANA |
7988365225
tehlan9671@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethical 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 |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Achilles Tendon Disorder |
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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 |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1.Male or female Kabaddi players18-35 years of age
2.Currently playing or training in Kabaddi (minimum 3 sessions or week)
3.Clinical diagnosis of Achilles tendon injury confirmed by a qualified clinician. Symptom duration greater than 4 weeks and less than 12 months (subacute to early chronic presentation).
4.Pain or symptoms localized to the Achilles region during sport-related activity
5.Ability to perform the standardized Kabaddi-specific tasks (lunge, lateral cut, backtrack) with or without mild pain.
For healthy group
1.Male or female Kabaddi players aged 18–35 years matched to injured participants.
2.No history of Achilles tendon pain, tendinopathy, or lower-limb surgery in the past 24 months of both lower
3.Currently active in Kabaddi (minimum 3 sessions or week).
4.Able to perform all Kabaddi-specific tasks without pain. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.Not able to perform Kabaddi tasks without pain.
2.History of lower-limb surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction, Achilles repair)
3.History of Neurological disorders, peripheral neuropathy, or central nervous system conditions
4.History of any skin diseases allergy and local skin conditions, open wounds, or dermatitis at
electrode sites.
5.Recent (less than 3 months) corticosteroid injection into the Achilles region.
6.History of any other musculoskeletal injury or disorder in lower limb.
7.History of any cardiopulmonary and psychological disorder.
8.Player having any metal implant in the body.
9.Players involved in any other game.
10.Any other condition that may affect the participation of the players. |
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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.EMG activation timing
2.Surface EMG muscle activations
3.Peak RMS
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At Baseline |
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Secondary Outcome
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Target Sample Size
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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" |
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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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18/03/2026 |
| 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="2"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Open to Recruitment |
| 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 study is about understanding how leg muscles work in Kabaddi players who have Achilles tendon injuries. Kabaddi is a fast and physically demanding sport that includes running, lunging, jumping, and changing direction quickly. These movements put a lot of stress on the ankle and calf area, especially on the Achilles tendon. Because of this, many players suffer from Achilles tendon pain or injury. When the Achilles tendon is injured, it does not work properly. This affects nearby muscles like the tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, and soleus. These muscles may start working differently to protect the injured area. Sometimes, they work harder or slower than normal, which can reduce performance and increase the risk of getting injured again. In this study, surface electromyography (sEMG) will be used to record muscle activity during Kabaddi movements such as lunges and single-leg squats. Players with Achilles injuries will be compared with healthy players. The study will be done in Gurugram University on Kabaddi players aged 18 to 35 years. By studying muscle activity, the research aims to find abnormal movement patterns. The results will help physiotherapists and coaches design better rehabilitation and training programs. This will help players recover safely, improve performance, and reduce future injuries. |