| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/105073 [Registered on: 27/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
26/02/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Observation |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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sEMG and IMU of gastrocsoleus muscles activity in Football Players With AT disorder |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Surface Electromyographic (sEMG) and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) Analysis of
Gastrocsoleus muscle activity in Football Players With Achilles Tendon Disorde |
| 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 |
Kripa nidhan Singh |
| 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 |
8932823314 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
kismatsingh1010k@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
122502
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
122502
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,
Gurgaon, Haryana 122505 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram 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 |
| Dr Kripa nidhan Singh PT |
Gurugram University |
Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Sector 87,
Kankrola village, Gurugram, Gurgaon, Haryana 122505
Gurgaon
HARYANA |
8932823314
kismatsingh1010k@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 |
With and without Achilles tendon disorders |
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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 |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Players aging between 18-30 years.
2. Achilles tendon injuries in the last 6 months. 3. Football players who have experience of more than 1 year.
4. Group 1 without Achilles tendon injuries.
5. Group 2 with Achilles tendon injuries. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.History of any other musculoskeletal injury / disorder in lower limb.
2. History of any neurological, cardio-pulmonary, and psychological disorder.
3. Player having any metal implant in the body.
4. Players involved in any other game.
5. Any other condition that may affect the participation of the players.
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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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Open Label |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1. Gastrocsoleus Muscle Activity with the help of EMG.
2. Muscles Acceleration of leg with the help of IMU.
3. RMS - Peak Amplitude:Maximum activation during each task.
4. Onset Timing: Time taken for muscle activation to initiate. |
At Baseline |
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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="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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16/03/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
16/02/2026 |
| 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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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 use of surface electromyography (sEMG) and inertial measurement units (IMU) to analyze gastrocsoleus muscle activity in football players with and without Achilles tendon disorder. Achilles tendon injuries are common in football due to sprinting, jumping, and rapid directional changes, and early diagnosis is crucial. The research aims to compare muscle activation patterns during tasks such as standing, jumping, and directional changes, evaluating sEMG and IMU as diagnostic tools. It is designed as an observational study involving 30 university players, divided equally into injured and healthy groups, with electrode placement on the medial and lateral gastrocnemius and soleus muscles following SENIAM guidelines. Outcome measures include RMS peak amplitude, onset timing, and muscle acceleration. A pilot study was conducted to estimate effect size and determine sample size. The study intends to provide evidence on how sEMG and IMU can differentiate neuromuscular efficiency between healthy and injured players, potentially improving diagnosis, prognosis, and rehabilitation strategies for Achilles tendon disorders.
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