| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103897 [Registered on: 16/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
16/02/2026 |
| 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 |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of pilates and swiss ball core training on dynamic balance and core stability in football players with functional ankle instability |
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Scientific Title of Study
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"Effectiveness of pilates and swiss ball core training on dynamic balance and core stability among football players with FAI" |
| 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 |
Himani Kumari |
| Designation |
PG Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Gurugram
Gurugram
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122001
India |
| Phone |
9717712622 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
hy97425@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Tarun Dhull |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Gurgaon
sector 87 gurugram
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122001
India |
| Phone |
8901468798 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
tarundhull@gurugramuniversity.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Himani Kumari |
| Designation |
PG Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Gurugram University |
| Address |
Gurgaon
Gurgaon
HARYANA
122001
India |
| Phone |
9717712622 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
hy97425@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Guru dronacharya football academy |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Himani Kumari |
| Address |
Gurgaon, 122005 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [State government 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 |
| Lalit Kumar |
Guru Dronacharya Football Academy |
sector 82 gurugram, 122001
Gurgaon
HARYANA |
9717456235
gurudronacharyafootballacademy@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| departmental 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 |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M998||Other biomechanical lesions, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
core training |
pilates and swiss ball core training for 6 weeks |
| Intervention |
pilates and swiss ball |
pilates core training to one group and swiss ball core training to second group |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
35.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
male football players with FAI
players who practice football atleast 3 days/week
players who have been practising football for atleast 2 years |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Players with any recent injury or recent surgery in past 6 months
Players who are involved in other games alongside football
Players who had history of any drug abuse
History of any musculoskeletal disorder, neurological disorder, cardiopulmonary disorder, psychological problems or any other conditions that may affect the participation of Players in the study |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc |
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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 |
Y- Balance test
McGill endurance test |
6 weeks |
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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="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="4"
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 study investigates the effectiveness of Pilates versus Swiss ball core training on dynamic balance and core stability in football players with functional ankle instability (FAI). Functional ankle instability is common after repeated ankle sprains and leads to impaired proprioception, neuromuscular control, balance deficits, and reduced sports performance.
The research is designed as a comparative experimental study conducted over 6 weeks, involving 40 male football players (18–35 years) with FAI, randomly allocated into two groups: • Group A: Pilates-based core training • Group B: Swiss ball core training Both groups continue regular football training alongside the intervention.
Dynamic balance is assessed using the Y-Balance Test, and core stability is evaluated using the McGill Core Endurance Tests, measured at baseline and after the intervention period. Statistical analysis will determine within-group and between-group differences, with significance set at p < 0.05.
The study aims to identify which core training method is more effective in improving balance and core stability, thereby contributing to evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, reducing reinjury risk, and enhancing performance in football players with functional ankle instability. |