| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/04/108192 [Registered on: 12/04/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
10/04/2026 |
| 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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A study of balance, physical performance, and flexibility between both legs in university athletes |
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Scientific Title of Study
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A Comparative Analysis of Dynamic Balance Functional Performance and Flexibility in Dominant and Non-Dominant Lower Limbs of University-Level Athletes |
| 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 |
Vidushi Singh |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
School of Health Sciences Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Kanpur Nagar |
| Address |
School of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy CSJMU Kanpur Kanpur Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
208024 India
Kanpur Nagar UTTAR PRADESH 208024 India |
| Phone |
7905280053 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vidushi.singhj@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| Name |
Umesh Kumar Maurya |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
School of Health Sciences Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Kanpur Nagar |
| Address |
School of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy
SHS 140 CSJMU Kanpur Kanpur Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
208024 India
Kanpur Nagar UTTAR PRADESH 208024 India |
| Phone |
7985700676 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
umesh@csjmu.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| Name |
Umesh Kumar Maurya |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
School of Health Sciences Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Kanpur Nagar |
| Address |
School of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy
SHS 140 CSJMU Kanpur Kanpur Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
208024 India
Kanpur Nagar UTTAR PRADESH 208024 India |
| Phone |
7985700676 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
umesh@csjmu.ac.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| School of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy CSJMU Kanpur Kanpur Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
208024 India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
School of Health Sciences |
| Address |
School of Health Sciences Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Kanpur Nagar, 208024 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution |
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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 |
| Vidushi Singh |
Physiotherapy OPD CSJMU Kanpur Nagar |
School of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy Physiotherapy OPD Ground Floor CSJMU Kanpur Kanpur Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH 208024
208024 India Kanpur Nagar UTTAR PRADESH |
07905280053
vidushi.singhj@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Human Ethical Committee CSJMU |
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 |
healthy university athletes |
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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 |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
University-Level Male Athletes
Individuals who have been actively participating in sports for at least the past 2 years
No history of lower limb injury or surgery in the past 6–12 months
When the leg dominance is clearly defined
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Any major Fracture
Recent history of ankle sprain (2-3 weeks)
Surgical disease in the lower limb
Any Cardiac and respiratory disorders
Any Neurological disorder
Any Musculoskeletal injury currently affecting the lower limb
History of taking drugs, medications or supplements
Any systemic illness at the time of training
If an Athlete uses assistive devices like braces
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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 |
Y-Balance test
Single Leg Hop Test
Single Leg Triple Hop Test
Modified Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach test
Waterloo Footedness Questionnaire-Revised (WFQ-R)
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baseline only |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="94" Sample Size from India="94"
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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28/04/2026 |
| 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="2" 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 research is a cross-sectional study to explore inter-limb asymmetry in functional performance, dynamic balance, and flexibility among healthy university-level athletes. This study is essential to understand whether asymmetry represents a potential risk factor for injury or a sport-specific neuromuscular adaptation, thereby aiding in early identification and prevention of functional impairments. The methodology for this study will involve a sample size of 94 participants. The participants will be screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A screening form will be completed along with a data collection form, which includes demographic details and relevant anthropometric measurements.Outcome measures used in this study will include the Y-Balance Test, Single Leg Hop Test, Single Leg Triple Hop Test, Modified Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach Test, and the Waterloo Footedness Questionnaire-Revised (WFQ-R). The Y-Balance Test is used to assess dynamic balance and postural control, while the Single Leg Hop Test and Single Leg Triple Hop Test evaluate functional performance and lower limb power. The Modified Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach Test is used to assess flexibility, particularly of the lower back and hamstring muscles. The Waterloo Footedness Questionnaire-Revised (WFQ-R) is used to determine limb dominance. Together, these measures will help quantify inter-limb asymmetry and its functional significance in the study population. |