The Effect of Posture and Scapular Position on Performance Parameters in E-sport Players (NCT06848114) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Posture and Scapular Position on Performance Parameters in E-sport Players
Turkey (Türkiye)27 participantsStarted 2023-09-01
Plain-language summary
The research aims to examine how shoulder proprioception, scapular position, physical activity levels and posture influence key performance factors such as visual reaction time, audiotory reaction time and hand-eye coordination.
Various digital tools and tests will be utilized for assessment, including reaction time tests and hand-eye coordination evaluations conducted through HumanBenchmark and Audioreactiontime websites respectively, as well as posture analysis via mobile applications. Shoulder proprioception will be measured at specific flexion angles using a smartphone-based inclinometer, while scapular dyskinesis will be assessed through the lateral scapular sliding test. Additionally, participants' physical activity levels, assessed via the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), will be analyzed to determine potential correlations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Individuals aged between 18 and 25 years. Professional engagement in PC or mobile e-sports for at least 6 hours per week continuously for the last six months.
PC professional e-sports players compete at a high level within a team, participating in competitive PC gaming.
Mobile professional e-sports players compete at a high level within a team, participating in competitive mobile gaming.
Control group: Individuals aged 18-25 years who played video games for less than 6 hours per week.
Exclusion Criteria For All Groups:
Any neurological, visual, or auditory impairment. History of upper extremity surgery. Use of medications known for their stimulant properties. Conditions that could interfere with test performance.
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What they're measuring
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The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)