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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 
Type of Study   Other (Specify) [Experimental study]  
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group Trial 
Public Title of Study   Effects of Core Stability and Yogic Asanas on Lower Back Stability using sEMG Analysis in Healthy Young Adults 
Scientific Title of Study   Effects of Core Stability Exercises and Yogic Asanas on Lower Back Stability using Surface Electromyography Analysis in Healthy Young Adults 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
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    
Email  ykavita237@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
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    
Email  drsanjeevgupta@gurugramuniversity.ac.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
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    
Email  drsanjeevgupta@gurugramuniversity.ac.in  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector -87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Haryana 122505 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  gurgram university 
Address  Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector 87, Kankrola Village, Gurugram, Gurgaon, Haryana 122505 
Type of Sponsor  Other [university] 
 
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 
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 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethical Committee  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Healthy Young Adults 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
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.  
 
Inclusion Criteria  
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Adaptive randomization, such as minimization 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Participant Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Multifidus and Erector Spinae muscles activity with the help of SEMG.
2. RMS and Peak Amplitude  
Baseline 
 
Secondary Outcome     
Target Sample Size   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" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   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 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="1"
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 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.


 
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