Ergonomic Protocol for Competitive E-Sport Athletes
United States12 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if this ergonomic protocol can improve performance and reduce ergonomic risk in esports athletes. It will also learn about the insight of esports athletes and their experience in implementing this new protocol. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does this ergonomic protocol improve performance? Does this ergonomic protocol reduce ergonomic risk?
Researchers will assign the protocol to esports athletes who meet inclusion criteria and express interest in participating in the study. A pre-post design will be conducted to note any differences.
Participants will:
* Participate in a 6-week study with 4 in-person visits
* Volunteers will be requested to participate in a focus group during Week 6.
* Implement the strengthening protocol 3x a week and a warm up/cool down protocol before and after each gaming session.
* Attend one educational session about gaming ergonomics during Week 1
* Complete the Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Kovaaks Asessment, and a Questionnaire during Week Zero, Week 3, and Week 6.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18+ years old
* Primarily participates in PC games(s) using mouse and keyboard for at least a year
* Plays at least 10 hours a week
* Must be affiliated with an established Esports team or organization
* Must have transportation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals currently receiving treatment for self-reported pain related to prolonged gaming
* Those with a history of surgical procedures in the upper extremities
* Individuals with cognitive impairments
* Individuals with a history of a neck, shoulder, wrist, and/or back injury
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
Timeframe: At intervals throughout the 6 week cycle.
2
Kovaaks
Timeframe: At intervals throughout the 6 week cycle.