| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103209 [Registered on: 06/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
05/02/2026 |
| 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 egoscue exercise versus calisthenic exercise on muscle imbalance pain and function in shoulder impingment syndrome |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of egoscue exercise versus calisthenic exercise on muscle imbalance pain and function in shoulder impingment syndrome a randomized clinical trial |
| 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 |
Megha logavi |
| Designation |
Postgraduate student (Orthopaedic physiotherapy) |
| Affiliation |
KLE Institute of physiotherapy Belagavi |
| Address |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department,nehru
Nagar,Belagavi
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9019193845 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
physiomegha22@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Aarti Welling |
| Designation |
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
KLE Institute of physiotherapy Belagavi |
| Address |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room
Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka-590010 Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9448814569 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
aartiwell88@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Aarti Welling |
| Designation |
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy |
| Affiliation |
KLE Institute of physiotherapy Belagavi |
| Address |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room
Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka-590010 Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9448814569 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
aartiwell88@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Megha logavi |
| Address |
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka-590010 |
| 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 |
| Megha logavi |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital orthopeadic department Belagavi, Karnataka-590010 |
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Department Room
Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka-590010
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
9019193845
physiomegha22@gmail.com |
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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, KLEU 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 |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M628||Other specified disorders of muscle, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Calisthenic exercises with conventional physiotherapy |
Participants will receive Calisthenic exercise, combined with conventional physiotherapy. Conventional physiotherapy application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
for pain relief. All interventions will be administered under physiotherapist supervision. 3 se will be administered for 4 weeks by a trained physiotherapist. |
| Intervention |
Egoscue exercise with conventional physiotherapy |
Participants will receive Egoscue exercise, combined with conventional physiotherapy. Conventional physiotherapy application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
for pain relief. All interventions will be administered under physiotherapist supervision. 3 se will be administered for 4 weeks by a trained physiotherapist. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
40.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1.All genders included aging 20-40 years
2.Clinically diagnosed Shoulder impingement syndrome
3.Pain level: mild to moderate (VAS 3–7) assesed by Numerical Pain Rating Scale
4.Induvidual with Functional limitations, assesed by shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI).
5.Individuals willing to participate in this study.
6.Any one test positive among this tests:
Neer’s Impingement Test
Hawkins–Kennedy Impingement Test |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1.History of trauma, fracture, or dislocation of shoulder/cervical spine
2.Shoulder or neck surgery within 6 months
3.Neurological or systemic disorders (e.g., radiculopathy, diabetes, arthritis, hypertention)
4.Currently performing corrective or strengthening exercises
5.Pregnancy or other medical conditions affecting posture or muscle tone |
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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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Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| muscle strength and imbalance measured using Hand-Held Dynamometer |
muscle strength and imbalance measured using Hand-Held Dynamometer pre intervention and post intervention on 4th week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Pain assesed by Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Function of shoulder assesed by Shoulder Pain & Disability Index (SPADI) |
pain will be assessed pre-intervention & post
intervention, over four weeks
shoulder function will be assessed pre-intervention and
post intervention, over four 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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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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18/02/2026 |
| 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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Shoulder pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition affecting approximately 16% of the population worldwide, with reported prevalence ranging from 0.7% to 55%, and subacromial impingement accounting for nearly 44–65% of clinical shoulder pain cases. Common risk factors include poor posture, repetitive overhead activities, muscle imbalance, altered scapular kinematics, prolonged desk work, and impaired postural control. Previous evidence suggests that Egoscue corrective exercises can reduce pain and improve function, while calisthenics training has been shown to enhance muscular strength, core stability, balance, and neuromuscular control; however, their comparative effectiveness in shoulder impingement syndrome remains unclear. Therefore, this randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of Egoscue and calisthenics exercises on pain, muscle imbalance, and functional outcomes in individuals aged 20–40 years with clinically diagnosed shoulder impingement syndrome. Thirty-two participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: Group A receiving conventional physiotherapy (TENS) combined with Egoscue exercises, and Group B receiving conventional physiotherapy combined with calisthenics exercises. Outcome measures will include muscle imbalance assessed using a hand-held dynamometer, pain measured by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, and function evaluated using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted, and collected data will be systematically documented and statistically analyzed to determine the more effective intervention. |