| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104008 [Registered on: 16/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
14/02/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Role of Core Strengthening Exercises in Improving Foot Arch and Pressure in College Students with Flat Feet |
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Scientific Title of Study
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A Pilot Study to test the Efficacy of Core Stabilizing exercises on plantar
pressure and arches of foot in collegiate students with flat feet |
| 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 |
Shravani Ravula |
| Designation |
Masters Of Physiotherapy(Sports) |
| Affiliation |
Lovely Professional University |
| Address |
Room no.3-105,Department of Physiotherapy,School of Allied Medical Science,Lovely Professional University
Kapurthala
PUNJAB
144411
India |
| Phone |
07330923914 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
shravaniravula2707@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
SakshiSadhu |
| Designation |
Assisstant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Lovely Professional University |
| Address |
Room No 105 block 3, Department of Physiotherapy,School of Allied Medical Science,Lovely Professional University
Kapurthala
PUNJAB
144411
India |
| Phone |
9596857767 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sakshi.22851@lpu.co.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Sakshi Sadhu |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Lovely Professional University |
| Address |
Room No 105 block 3, Department of Physiotherapy,School of Allied Medical Science,Lovely Professional University
Kapurthala
PUNJAB
144411
India |
| Phone |
9596857767 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sakshi.22851@lpu.co.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Physiotherapy Lovely Professional University Phagwara Punjab, 144411, India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Shravani Ravula |
| Address |
Room No 105 block 3, Department of Physiotherapy,School of Allied Medical Science,Lovely Professional University, phagwara,punjab, 144411 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [self-funded] |
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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 Shravani Ravula |
Lovely Professional University |
Department of Physiotherapy,School of Allied Medical Science,Lovely Professional University
Kapurthala
PUNJAB |
07330923914
shravaniravula2707@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 |
Flat-Foot |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control Group |
The control group will be Intend to Treat,they will not recieve any treatment, they will continue their normal routine |
| Intervention |
Experimental Group( core stabilising exercises) |
This Group will receive 3 weeks of core stabilizing exercises,30-60mins, 5 days/ week |
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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.collegiate students
2.between 18-35 years,
3.males and females
4.Diagnosed with flexible flat foot using foot pressure index FPI greater than +5
5.AHI less than 0.3 |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.Non collegiate students
2.less than 18, greater than 35 years
3.Participants with normal arch structure,
Pes cavus Foot Posture Index (FPI) scores less than 5
4.AHI greater than 0.3 |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Arch Height index
Navicular Drop test
Plantar Pressure Distribution(wintrack) |
Arch Height index--1 week and 4 week
Navicular Drop test--1 week and 4 week
Plantar Pressure-- 1 week and 4 week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
foot pressure index
postural stability |
foot pressure index--0 week and 4 week
postural stability--0 week and 4 week |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="40"
Sample Size from India="40"
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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28/02/2026 |
| 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 Yet Recruiting |
| 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 pilot randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of a three-week core stabilization exercise program on foot arch structure and plantar pressure in collegiate students with flexible flat feet. Flat feet are commonly associated with excessive pronation, altered load distribution, and increased risk of musculoskeletal problems. While most treatment approaches focus on the foot alone, core muscle weakness may contribute to abnormal lower-limb alignment and foot mechanics. Eligible participants aged 18–35 years with flexible flat feet will be randomly allocated into an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group will undergo supervised core stabilization exercises five days per week for three weeks, while the control group will receive no intervention during the study period. Outcome measures will include Arch Height Index, Navicular Drop, Foot Posture Index, and plantar pressure distribution assessed using a baropodometric system. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be compared to determine the effectiveness of core stabilization exercises on foot biomechanics. |