| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103729 [Registered on: 12/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
09/02/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Development of a New Scale to identify lower cross syndrome in individuals with low back pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Development and validation of a scale in Lower Cross Syndrome |
| 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 |
Aashi Mittal |
| Designation |
Postgraduate student |
| Affiliation |
manav rachna international institute of research and studies |
| Address |
QG-08, Q block, Out Patient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,MRIIRS, Faridabad
Faridabad
HARYANA
121004
India |
| Phone |
8476881624 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
aashimittal5484@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr. Jasmine Kaur Chawla |
| Designation |
Associate professor |
| Affiliation |
manav rachna international institute of research and studies |
| Address |
QG-08, Q block, Out Patient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,MRIIRS, Faridabad
Faridabad
HARYANA
121004
India |
| Phone |
9888263685 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
jasminekaur.sahs@mriu.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Aashi Mittal |
| Designation |
Postgraduate student |
| Affiliation |
manav rachna international institute of research and studies |
| Address |
QG-08, Q block, Out Patient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,MRIIRS, Faridabad
Faridabad
HARYANA
121004
India |
| Phone |
8476881624 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
aashimittal5484@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Aashi Mittal |
| Address |
Akrurjipuram Phase 1 , Chandausi, 244412 |
| 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 |
| Aashi Mittal |
Department of Physiotherapy, Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research and Studies |
QG-08, Q block, Out Patient Department, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences,MRIIRS, Faridabad
Faridabad
HARYANA |
08476881624
aashimittal5484@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: M709||Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
45.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Age between 18-45 years
Low back pain
Subject willing to participate |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Neurological deficit
Disc herniation
Spinal deformities
Any back surgeries
Any lower limb injury
Pregnant females
Lactating females |
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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 |
| Assessment of posture, range of motion, muscle strength. |
Baseline assessment |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| To assess Content validity (I-CVI), construct validity (CFA), internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), & test–retest reliability. |
12 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="350"
Sample Size from India="350"
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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20/02/2026 |
| 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 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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Lower Cross Syndrome (LCS) is a postural and neuromuscular imbalance involving tight hip flexors and lumbar extensors with weakness of abdominal and gluteal muscles, resulting in altered lumbopelvic alignment and low back pain. Currently, assessment of LCS lacks a standardized and validated tool. This cross-sectional study aims to develop and validate a comprehensive assessment scale for Lower Cross Syndrome in adults aged 18–45 years. The scale will be developed through literature review, domain identification, and expert validation using the Delphi method. Construct validity and reliability will be established using statistical analysis. The developed scale will facilitate early identification and standardized assessment of LCS in clinical and research settings. |