| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/04/109486 [Registered on: 27/04/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
25/04/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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correlational study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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A Study on the Relationship Between Hip Muscle Weakness and Foot Pressure Patterns in Young Office Workers
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Scientific Title of Study
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Correlation Of Gluteus Medius Weakness With Plantar Pressure Distribution Among Young Office Based Workers |
| 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 |
FRANCIS S |
| Designation |
PG BIOMECHANICS STUDENT |
| Affiliation |
SRM COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, SRMIST |
| Address |
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
SRM COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE
SRM NAGAR POTHERI
KATTANKULATHUR 603203
CHENGALPATTU DISTRICT
TAMIL NADU INDIA
Kancheepuram
TAMIL NADU
603203
India |
| Phone |
7550190453 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
fs6887@srmist.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Mrs sowmiya M |
| Designation |
Assistant professor |
| Affiliation |
SRM Institute of science and technology |
| Address |
ROOM NO 14 STAFF ROOM DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
SRM COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE
SRM NAGAR POTHERI
KATTANKULATHUR 603203
CHENGALPATTU DISTRICT
TAMIL NADU INDIA
Kancheepuram
TAMIL NADU
603203
India |
| Phone |
6369290837 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sowmiyam@1srmist.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Mrs sowmiya M |
| Designation |
Assistant professor |
| Affiliation |
SRM Institute of science and technology |
| Address |
ROOM NO 14 STAFF ROOM DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
SRM COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE
SRM NAGAR POTHERI
KATTANKULATHUR 603203
CHENGALPATTU DISTRICT
TAMIL NADU INDIA
Kancheepuram
TAMIL NADU
603203
India |
| Phone |
6369290837 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sowmiyam@1srmist.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
FRANCIS S |
| Address |
SRM College of Physiotherapy
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre SRM nagar Potheri Kattankulathur 603203
Chengalpattu Tamilnadu |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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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 |
| Mrs sowmiya M |
Novalnet e solutions pvt Ltd |
131 Lakeview street
Vinayakarpuram east
tambaram chennai 600059 Tamilnadu
Chennai
TAMIL NADU |
6369290837
sowmiyam1@srm.edu.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 SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE |
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 |
Apparently healthy young office-based workers with sedentary lifestyle
prolonged sitting office workers
Subclinical gluteus medius weakness in healthy adults |
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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 |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
40.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
25 to 40 years
Both men and women
normal 18 5 to 24 9 and over weight 25 to 29 9
IPAQ less than category 2 therefore does not satisfy one of the following three criteria
3 or more days of vigorous activity of at least 20 minutes per day
5 or more days of moderate-intensity activity or walking of at least 30 minutes per day
5 or more days of any combination of walking moderate intensity or vigorous intensity activities achieving a minimum of at least 600 MET mins per week
Working hours in sitting more than or equal to 8 hours |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Participants with low back Pain
Orthopaedic surgeries in the lower limb
Participants with foot deformities
Participants with any degenerative conditions |
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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 |
| EMG |
Surface EMG recordings of gluteus medius muscle activity taken during Maximum Voluntary Isometric Contraction MVIC in side lying position before gait assessment |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Foot sensor insole |
Dynamic plantar pressure distribution forefoot midfoot hindfoot recorded continuously during the 6 minute walking test |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="150"
Sample Size from India="150"
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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06/05/2026 |
| 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 study explores the correlation between gluteus medius muscle weakness and plantar pressure distribution in young office based workers with sedentary habits Prolonged sitting can lead to reduced muscle activity and weakening of the gluteus medius which plays a crucial role in pelvic stability and lower limb alignment In this study 50 participants aged 25 to 40 years were assessed using surface EMG to measure gluteus medius strength and sensor based insoles to evaluate plantar pressure during walking The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation to determine the relationship between muscle weakness and foot pressure patterns The findings aim to highlight how hip muscle weakness can influence foot biomechanics and help in early identification and prevention of musculoskeletal issues in sedentary individuals |