| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104210 [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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Other (Specify) [Experimental study] |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effects of Core Stability and Yogic Asanas on Lower Back Stability using sEMG Analysis in Healthy Young Adults |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effects of Core Stability Exercises and Yogic Asanas on Lower Back Stability using Surface Electromyography Analysis in Healthy Young Adults |
| 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 |
Kavita |
| Designation |
MPT Student |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgaon, Haryana 122505
Gurgaon HARYANA 122505 India |
| Phone |
9220528333 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ykavita237@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| Name |
Prof Dr Sanjeev Gupta |
| Designation |
Professor and Chairperson |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgaon, Haryana 122505
Gurgaon HARYANA 122505 India |
| Phone |
9873430002 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drsanjeevgupta@gurugramuniversity.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| Name |
Prof Dr Sanjeev Gupta |
| Designation |
Professor and Chairperson |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgaon, Haryana 122505
Gurgaon HARYANA 122505 India |
| Phone |
9873430002 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drsanjeevgupta@gurugramuniversity.ac.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector -87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Haryana 122505 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
gurgram university |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgaon, 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 |
| Prof Dr Sanjeev Gupta |
Gurugram University |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgaon, Haryana 122505 Gurgaon HARYANA |
9873430002
drsanjeevgupta@gurugramuniversity.ac.in |
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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 |
Healthy Young Adults |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Core Stability Exercises |
To improve the core muscles strength and power.to improve function of the patient and improve quality of life and posture to prevent postural deformity and musculoskelton condition. |
| Comparator Agent |
Core Stability Exercises and Yogic Asanas. |
Core Stability Exercises and Yogic Asanas for 4 weeks protocol in Healthy Young Adults. |
| Intervention |
Yogic Asanas |
To impove body flexbility and improve physical and mental health. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Age group 18–30 years (both male and female).
2. Individuals who are physically active or able to perform basic exercises.
3. Individuals who can understand and follow instructions given during the study.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. History of acute or chronic low back pain in the last 6 months.
2. History of spinal deformity (e.g., scoliosis, spondylolisthesis).
3. History of neurological disorders affecting posture or movement.
4. History of cardiorespiratory conditions that limit exercise performance.
5. Participation in regular yoga or core training in the previous 3 months.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Adaptive randomization, such as minimization |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1. Multifidus and Erector Spinae muscles activity with the help of SEMG.
2. RMS and Peak Amplitude |
Baseline |
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Secondary Outcome
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="34" Sample Size from India="34"
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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02/03/2026 |
| 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="1" 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 study explores the comparative effects of core stability exercises and yogic asanas on lower back stability in 34 healthy adults aged 18–30 using surface electromyography (sEMG) analysis. The placement of the electrode on the multifidus and erector spinae muscles following the SENIAM guidelines. The methodology involves an experimental design where participants are randomly assigned to either Group A (Core Stability) or Group B (Yoga asanas) for a 4-months study period. The protocol consists of a 4-week progressive intervention Group A performs exercises like the Bridge, Bird-Dog, prone trunk extension and Superman, while Group B practices asanas such as Bhujangasana and Shalabhasana, Setu Bandhasana, Marjariasana–Bitilasana . Progression moves from 3-second holds in Week 1 to 10-second holds by Week 4 . Data is collected using sEMG at a 4000 Hz sampling frequency to measure Root Mean Square (RMS) and peak muscle activation in the multifidus and erector spinae. These outcomes are used to determine significant differences in neuromuscular recruitment patterns and effectiveness between the two intervention types. By utilizing Surface Electromyography (sEMG) to quantify Root Mean Square (RMS) and peak activation, this research provides objective, evidence-based data to determine which modality superiorly optimizes the active and neural subsystems in asymptomatic individuals. The ultimate goal is to validate a preventive clinical protocol that mitigates compensatory mechanisms and maintains spinal integrity in a sedentary young population. |