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A comparison study between weightlifters and normal individuals voice performance.

Analysis of Phonatory Function in Powerlifter: A Cross-sectional Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/087987
Enrollment
80
Registered
2025-05-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Surabhi A Sunil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: In the power lifters: Male powerlifters who are from any of the three categories such as squat, bench press, and deadlift training of minimum 1 year and actively involved in power lifting competition/ minimum 5 participations in power lifting competition In normal individuals: Male participants with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI), showing good voice quality, and having no history of laryngeal or voice disorders in the last six months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: In the power lifters: Male powerlifters with any health issues, smoking/ drinking habits and usage of steroids In normal individuals: Male individuals who smoke, drink alcohol, take medication that might affect their voice, have a medical history that could impair normal voice function, have undergone formal voice training, or engage in physically demanding activities or exercises that requires significant physical exertion or strain that may impact their voice

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Acoustic Parameters F0, Hz, Low F0, Hz, High F0, Hz, Jitter (%) and HNR, Aerodynamic Parameters CPB, MPT, s/z Ratio Perceptual Parameters G, I, R, B, A, and S, VHI Functional, VHI Emotional, and VHI PhysicalTimepoint: 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Venkataraja Aithal U

Manipal College of Health Professions

sheela.s@manipal.edu8310307941

Outcome results

None listed

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