| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103421 [Registered on: 09/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
07/02/2026 |
| 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, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of proprioception and joint position sense exercises to improve the reaction time in kabaddi players
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of proprioception training on reaction time in kabaddi players :a randomized control trail |
| 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 |
Dr Dhaval Chivate |
| Designation |
MPT Associate Professor Department of Sports,KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
KAHER,Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Sagar floor,Adavanced physiotherapy Center room No 39 Dr Prabhakar kore Hospital and MRC, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
8494869771 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
dhavalchivate@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Dhaval Chivate |
| Designation |
MPT Associate Professor Department of Sports,KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
KAHER,Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Sagar floor,Adavanced physiotherapy Center room No 39 Dr Prabhakar kore Hospital and MRC, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
8494869771 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
dhavalchivate@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Ganesh Shankar Nilugal |
| Designation |
Post graduate student |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
8792932791 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ganeshnilugal22@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
KLE Academy Higher Education and Research |
| Address |
Advanced Physiotherapy Center, Department of Sports Physiotherapy, room no. 39, Sagar Floor, Belagavi, Karnataka Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Private medical college |
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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 Dhaval Chivate |
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy |
Advanced Physiotherapy Center, Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Room no 39, Sagar Floor, KLE Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital Belagavi Karnataka - 590010 Belgaum KARNATAKA Belgaum KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
8494869771
dhavalchivate@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Research and Ethical committe ,KLE institute of Physiotherapy ,Belagavi |
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 |
Kabaddi players |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| Intervention |
Proprioception exercises |
Participants will undergo a structured proprioception training program for 3 weeks, conducted 3 sessions per week. The training will focus on improving neuromuscular control, balance, joint position sense, and sensory–motor integration through progressive proprioceptive exercises. Reaction time training and assessment will be performed using the BlazePod system, which provides light-based visual stimuli requiring rapid motor responses. Each session will be supervised by a trained physiotherapist. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
15.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1.All genders of recreational and competitive level kabaddi player.
2. Between ages of 15-25 years who are willing to participate in the study.
3.Players having a minimum of 1 year of experience
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.Player with diagnosed cases of neurological and cardiovascular condition.
2.Players with recent (6 months) fracture, lower limb and upper limb injuries and surgeries.
3.Player with any deformity.
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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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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Proprioception using the Blazepod device |
Proprioception will be assessed pre intervention and post intervention of 3 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Ruler drop test |
Assessment of proprioception pre intervention & post intervention 3 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="32"
Sample Size from India="32"
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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Phase 2 |
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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="1"
Months="0"
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 randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of proprioception training on reaction time in recreational and competitive Kabaddi players. Kabaddi is a high-intensity contact sport requiring rapid movements, quick decision-making, balance, agility, and fast neuromuscular responses. Reaction time is a critical performance factor influencing both successful gameplay and injury prevention. Proprioception, the body’s ability to sense joint position and movement, plays a key role in postural control, balance, coordination, and neuromuscular efficiency, which are essential for Kabaddi performance.A total of 32 Kabaddi players aged 15–25 years will be recruited from Belagavi city and randomly allocated into two groups: an intervention group (n=16) and a control group (n=16) using the envelope method. The intervention group will receive a structured proprioception training program for 3 weeks (3 sessions/week), while the control group will receive conventional training only. Reaction time will be assessed before and after the intervention.The primary outcome measure will be reaction time assessed using the BlazePod system, a validated light-based sensor device that measures reactive speed and cognitive-motor performance (ICC: 0.83–0.88). The study aims to determine whether proprioception training significantly improves reaction time in Kabaddi players, thereby enhancing performance and reducing injury risk. |