| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104022 [Registered on: 16/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
15/02/2026 |
| 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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Effects of active release therapy, along the muscle and fascial kinetic chain, on the various performance parameters amongst the recreational players of basketball game. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effects of active myokinetic chain release on performance measures of amateur basketball 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 |
Samriddhi Seth |
| Designation |
MPT 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 |
9711788585 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
2024181242.samriddhi@pg.sharda.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific 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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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, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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 |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Imbalances of myofascial system of the participants |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Active myokinetic chain release therapy |
of posterior fascial line passively with 8-10 seconds of sustained pressure for a single session with 2 minutes of rest |
| Comparator Agent |
Self-stretching |
of posterior fascial line with 20 seconds of sustained stretch for a single session with 3 sets |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Amateur basketball players
2. An incorrect kinetic chain diagnosed by the Bunkie test (via posterior stabilizing line (PSL) and posterior power line (PPL) postures)
3. Voluntary agreement to participate in the study
4. Having at least one year of playing experience
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Severe neurological deficits or continuous neurological pain
2. Acute injuries, current pain, cardiac or metabolic diseases that prevent them from testing
3. History of orthopaedic surgery within the previous 3 months
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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 |
| Flexibility, Agility, Lower Limb Endurance, Speed, Lower Limb Power, Static Balance, Dynamic Balance |
Pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, 24-hours post-intervention, 48-hours post intervention |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Age, Height, Weight, Body Mass Index, Playing Duration |
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="76"
Sample Size from India="76"
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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26/02/2026 |
| 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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Basketball is a very popular sport that shows variety in shooting patterns among amateur players than expert players. This leads to overuse that ultimately leads to tightness in fascia and injuries like sprains and strains. Active myokinetic chain release therapy is a primarily used technique to remove fibrosis and increase blood flow that prevents injuries. Stretching exercises also alleviate the pain and have been found to be useful in decreasing joint stiffness and increasing the range of motion. The aim of the present study was to determine the acute effects of active myokinetic chain release therapy and self-stretching on performance measures of amateur basketball players. The study, following ethical approval and briefing and obtaining written consent from the participants, will screen the participants using Bunkie test. Eligible participants, who fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria, will be divided into two groups. Group 1 will receive active myokinetic chain release therapy and Group 2 will perform self-stretching. Both the interventions will be performed for a single session and performance variables will be recorded at baseline and post-intervention- (1) immediately, (2) post-24 hours, (3) post-48 hours. It is expected that both the above interventions will be able to improve the performance measures of basketball players, but active myokinetic chain release therapy will give better results. Active myokinetic chain release therapy will give positive acute effects which will be sustained for 24-48 hours that can help the athletes in an upcoming competition. It can be used as a treatment adjunct with various other interventions for conditioning of the athletes and if incorporated just before an event, can help the athletes to perform better. |