Comparison of Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex and Cognitive Functions in E-Athletes and Non-Athletes (NCT07211191) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex and Cognitive Functions in E-Athletes and Non-Athletes
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2021-05-27
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare cognitive functions and functional vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) between e-athletes and non-athletes. Participants aged 17-27 years will complete the Stroop Test, Corsi Block-Tapping Test, and Functional Head Impulse Test (F-HIT) during a single baseline session. Cognitive measures will include attention, response inhibition, and visuospatial memory, while F-HIT will assess dynamic gaze stability. The study uses a cross-sectional design to explore potential differences between groups. Findings are expected to provide preliminary evidence on whether competitive gaming is associated with cognitive advantages or vestibular adaptations.
Who can participate
Age range
17 Years – 27 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 17 and 27 years
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
* Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score within normal limits
* No neurological or psychiatric disorder
* No neck movement restriction
* Ability to adapt to cognitive and vestibular tests
* For e-athlete group: ≥4 years of esports experience and ≥20 hours per week of training
* For control group: No prior competitive esports or organized sports training
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hearing loss or tinnitus affecting functional performance
* History of dizziness within the last 3 months
* Active or diagnosed migraine with vestibular involvement
* Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
* History of head trauma
* Systemic or neurological diseases affecting cognitive or vestibular function
* Visual impairments not corrected with glasses or lenses
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Stroop Test Part V Completion Time (seconds)
Timeframe: Day 1 (Baseline, during a single test session)