| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/106338 [Registered on: 16/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
21/02/2026 |
| 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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A Study on the Effect of Kinesio Taping on Shoulder Pain and Playing Performance in Volleyball Players |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Kinesio Taping on Shoulder Impingement and Performance Measures among Volleyball Players. |
| 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 |
Aman Kumar |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
8317332359 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
2024423969.aman@pg.sharda.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Aman Kumar |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
8317332359 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
2024423969.aman@pg.sharda.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Archana Khanna |
| Designation |
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
8744905472 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
archana.khanna@sharda.ac.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 201310 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Sharda University |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 201310 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution and hospital |
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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 Archana Khanna |
Sharda Hospital |
Department of Physiotherapy, F- Block,1st Floor, Sharda Hospital, Sharda University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh,
India
Gautam Buddha Nagar
201310
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
8744905472
archana.khanna@sharda.ac.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics 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: M00-M99||Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control Group |
Participants will be delivered Kinesiology Taping along with physiotherapy exercise, range of motion, strengthening, stretching, and relaxation of the trapezius for 3 days in a week |
| Intervention |
Experimental Group |
Kinesiology Taping along with home exercise program for 3 days in a week |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Special test for SIS will be evaluated by Neer Test and Hawkin Kenedy test.
2. Pain before 150o of active shoulder elevation in any plane.
3. Subjective complaint of difficulty performing activities of daily living, aged 18 – 30 years.
4. Active participation in training and competitive events regularly engaged in overarm sports activities such as volleyball more than 1 years.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. History of shoulder surgery or major trauma within the previous 12 weeks, or shoulder pain which last more than 6 weeks.
2. Any underlying neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. (Shoulder gridle fracture, glenohumeral dislocation / subluxation, acromioclavicular sprain, consistent with radiculopathy.
3. Use of other therapeutic interventions currently.
4. Any known allergy or skin sensitivity to Kinesio Tape.
5. Acute injury of Upper Extremity.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Stratified randomization |
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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 |
| Visual Analogue Scale, Shoulder ROM, Hand grip strength, SPADI Score, Lower limb Power, Dynamic balance test |
Outcome measures will be assessed at Baseline, Post intervention 3 weeks & 6 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Visual Analogue Scale, Shoulder ROM, Hand grip strength, SPADI Score, Lower limb Power, Dynamic balance test |
Pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, 24-hours post-intervention, 48-hours post intervention |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="68"
Sample Size from India="68"
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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16/03/2026 |
| 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 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 study investigates the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on shoulder impingement and performance in volleyball players. Shoulder impingement is a common injury caused by repeated overhead movements, leading to pain, reduced shoulder movement, weakness, and decreased sports performance. The study includes 68 volleyball players aged 18–30 years who will be divided into two groups: one group will receive Kinesio Taping along with conventional physiotherapy and exercises, while the other group will receive only conventional physiotherapy. Treatment will be given three times per week for six weeks. Pain levels, shoulder range of motion, strength, hand grip strength, power, balance, and overall shoulder function will be measured before and after the intervention. The study expects that Kinesio Taping combined with physiotherapy will reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and enhance performance in volleyball players, and may be as effective as or more effective than conventional treatment alone. |