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Effect of upright sitting on abdominal strength as compared to core exercises in University students

Effect of sensor monitored upright sitting as intervention on core muscle thickness and contractibility spinal posture in asymptomatic university students A Randomized controlled trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/01/079014
Enrollment
120
Registered
2025-01-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: upright sitting monitored by sensor: upright sitting will be used as a intervention which will be monitored with the help of sensor attached at lumbar spine level for the duration of 1

Sponsors

Varsha Huddar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Asymptomatic individuals of all genders Age 18 to 25 years Plank hold test- less than or equal to below average

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed musculoskeletal and systemic disorders which have a impact on posture and pulmonary functions Currently on any exercise training programs Physical disabilities Any other medical or surgical condition that prevents person from participating in exercise program

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
core muscle strength by plank hold test core muscle contractibility as assessed by surface EMG core muscle thickness as assessed by ultrasonographyTimepoint: 3 time points (0 4 and 8) Baseline data at 0 week Post intervention at 4th weeks Follow up 8th week—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
posture as assessed by APECS application Respiratory function as assessed by portable spirometerTimepoint: pre (0week) and post (4th week) intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sanjiv Kumar

KLE Institute of Physiotherapy

drvarshabadli@gmail.com9880733370

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026