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NCT Number: NCT07665333

Multidisciplinary Health Monitoring for Esports Players

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain Behavior Behavior, Animal Diet Habit Feeding Behavior Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Physiological Stress Sedentary Behavior Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Yeditepe University Kozyatağı Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location contact

Oğuzhan Zahmacıoğlu, MD, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

444 70 00

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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
  • Average daily screen/gaming exposure of >=3 hours
  • Willing to participate in the assessment and exercise program and providing written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • 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
  • Regular medication use at a level that could affect physiological or cognitive measurements
  • Any condition that would prevent regular participation throughout the study (e.g., time constraints, lack of motivation)

Treatment and study plan

Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program

Behavioral

A 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).

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in core endurance (McGill Core Endurance Test Battery)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in upper extremity function (DASH)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Self-reported upper extremity disability measured with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.

  2. Change in pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire, MPQ)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Pain experience assessed with the short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire.

  3. Change in functional exercise capacity (6-Minute Walk Test)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Distance walked in 6 minutes (meters), reflecting cardiovascular/functional capacity.

  4. Change in muscle mechanical properties (MyotonPRO)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Muscle tone, stiffness, and elasticity measured with the MyotonPRO device.

  5. Change in hand grip strength (Jamar dynamometer)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Maximal grip strength measured with a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer.

  6. Change in posture (PostureScreen Mobile)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Postural angular deviations of head, shoulder, trunk, and hip segments assessed photogrammetrically with the PostureScreen Mobile application.

  7. Change in Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Maximal inspiratory pressure measured with the Micro RPM device.

  8. Change in attention (d2 Test of Attention)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Attention performance assessed with the d2 Test of Attention.

  9. Change in sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Sleep quality measured with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

  10. Change in psychological status (DASS-21)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Depression, anxiety, and stress levels measured with the DASS-21 scale.

  11. Change in maximal expiratory pressure (MEP)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Maximal expiratory pressure measured with the Micro RPM device.

  12. Change in response inhibition (Go/No-Go Test)

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Response inhibition assessed with the Go/No-Go task.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yeditepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Health Monitoring and Preventive Intervention Model for Esports Players

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2029
First posted
Jun 24, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2026

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