CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Relationship Between Internet Gaming Disorder and Sensorimotor Functions in Adolescents

Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2021-11-05

Plain-language summary

Using computer for long have been shown to cause vision problems, musculoskeletal pain particularly in neck, postural deviations, obesity and physical inactivity in several studies. The relation between obesity and physical activity, neck pain and postural deviations with altered sensorimotor function has been also shown with many studies. However, there were not enough study that assess sensorimotor congruence such as proprioception and reaction time in adolescents diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). This study aimed to evaluate the proprioception and reaction time and investigate its relation with the relationship with neck pain, proprioception and reaction time in adolescents with IGD.

Who can participate

Age range10 Years – 18 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: For healthy group as follows: * being male in age between 10-18 years old * having accepted the research on a voluntary basis and signed the informed consent. For the experimental group, being diagnosed with IGD according to DSM-5 is an additional criterion. Exclusion Criteria: * being diagnosed with psychotic, bipolar, or autism spectrum disorder * the presence of mental retardation in the child or family that prevents answering the questions and following the instructions properly in clinical assessment * Use of psychotropic drugs.

What they're measuring

Internet Addiction Scale

Timeframe: baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04631523

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-01

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