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Effect of Core Strengthening Exercises with and without Dual-Task Training on Performance in Elite Karate Athletes

Effect of McGill Core Exercises Combined with Dual-Task Training Versus McGill Core Exercises on Performance Outcomes in Elite Karate Kata Athletes: A Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103743
Enrollment
34
Registered
2026-02-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Core Cognitive Dual-Task Training (CCDT): Group A (Core Cognitive Dual-Task Training, CCDT) will receive McGill core stabilization exercises (Forearm Plank, Side Plank left and right,

Sponsors

Saniya Shah
Lead Sponsor
Dr Dhaval Chivate
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participant should be willing to participate, with written informed consent/assent form and comply with all testing and recording procedures. 2. Male and female competitive karate athletes aged 15-35years specializing in the kata discipline. Minimum of 2 years of continuous kata training and competition. 3. Active participation in at least two kata competitions. 4. Ability to perform a complete standardized kata sequence appropriate to their training level.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Athletes currently suffering from any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury within the past 6 months. 2. History of neurological, vestibular, or balance disorders that could affect postural control or movement performance in the past 6 months. 3. Presence of any cardiovascular or respiratory condition contraindicating moderate to vigorous physical activity. 4. Visual or auditory impairments not correctable to normal limits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Core Endurance measured using the McGill Trunk Endurance Tests (Forearm Plank Test, Side Plank Test left and right, Modified Biering S rensen Test). 2. Dynamic Balance measured using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). 3. Movement Quality measured using the Modified Karate Movement Quality Scoring Sheet (MKMQS). 4. Dual-Task Performance measured using Auditory Recall Task, Stroop Test (Visual Task), and Dual-Task Cost (%) calculation.Timepoint: Core endurance, dynamic balance, movement quality, and dual-task performance will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and at four weeks (post-intervention).—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaniya Shah

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy

dhavalchivate@klekipt.edu.in8494869771

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026