Multidisciplinary Health Monitoring for Esports Players
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18-35
SponsorYeditepe University
About this trial
This study aims to develop a holistic, multidisciplinary health monitoring/screening module that evaluates the health and performance parameters of esports players, and to apply and assess the effectiveness of an individualized multidisciplinary preventive intervention program (PIP) based on the screening findings. Esports players are frequently exposed to prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, high screen time, and irregular lifestyle habits, which can lead to musculoskeletal problems, visual strain, increased cardiovascular load, sleep disturbances, and psychological effects. Comprehensive, systematic, and multidisciplinary screening models addressing these risks remain limited in the literature.
Amateur and/or professional players from the Yeditepe University Esports Club will undergo a multidimensional baseline assessment covering cardiovascular and respiratory parameters, musculoskeletal analysis, visual strain, nutritional status, cognitive function, and mental status. Participants will then be allocated to a control group or an intervention group. The intervention group will complete a 12-week individualized preventive exercise protocol in addition to their usual training, while the control group continues their usual training routine. All measurements will be repeated after 12 weeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Aged 18-35 years
Active esports player at university or professional level
Regularly engaged in esports training/play for at least the past 6 months (>=3 days/week)
Cognitively able to understand and complete the tests and questionnaires
Disqualifiers
Serious musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the past 6 months
Diagnosed neurological disease (e.g., epilepsy, MS, Parkinson's)
Cardiovascular or respiratory disease that contraindicates exercise
Diagnosed serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders) or being in active treatment
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program
BehavioralA 12-week individualized program delivered 2 days per week, integrated into gameplay as a 5-minute exercise block during the 10-minute break following each 45-minute play session. Three components: (1) dynamic stretching and mobility (thoracic extension, hip swings, pectoralis dynamic stretches; 2 sets x 10 reps each); (2) strength and endurance (craniocervical flexion 2x15 with 10-sec holds, plank 3x15 sec, isometric wrist extension 3x45 sec at 30% MVIC, air squats 3x12); (3) vestibular and visual training (quiet eye training 2x15, letter-tracking, and sport-specific VOR training 3x20 sec each).
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise ProgramExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in core endurance (McGill Core Endurance Test Battery)
Trunk muscle endurance assessed with the McGill Core Endurance Test Battery (trunk flexor, extensor, and lateral bridge endurance times in seconds). Change from baseline to week 12 is compared between groups.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeksSecondary outcomes
1
Change in upper extremity function (DASH)
Self-reported upper extremity disability measured with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeks2
Change in pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire, MPQ)
Pain experience assessed with the short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeks3
Change in functional exercise capacity (6-Minute Walk Test)
Distance walked in 6 minutes (meters), reflecting cardiovascular/functional capacity.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeks4
Change in muscle mechanical properties (MyotonPRO)
Muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity measured with the MyotonPRO device.
Time frame
Baseline and 12 weeksSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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