Rhythm-Based Stabilization Training in Video Gamers (NCT07387835) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Rhythm-Based Stabilization Training in Video Gamers
42 participantsStarted 2026-02-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 4-week rhythm-based stabilization exercise protocol for professional video gamers diagnosed with scapular dyskinesis. Participants will undergo a structured exercise program consisting of 6 specific scapular stabilization exercises. These exercises will be performed on both stable surfaces (such as a treatment table or wall) and unstable surfaces (such as Swiss balls) to challenge neuromuscular control. The primary goal is to determine how this combined approach affects scapular control, upper extremity functional performance, and joint range of motion. Data will be collected through clinical assessments before and after the 4-week intervention to measure improvements in scapular stability and overall upper limb function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Voluntary participants between 18 and 35 years of age
* Playing video games for at least 3 hours per week for at least 3 months.
* Healthy individuals with no chronic or acute shoulder/upper extremity problems.
* Not participated in any other upper extremity treatment program in the last 6 months.
* Willingness to participate and sign the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of trauma, surgery, or fracture in the shoulder, neck, or hand in the last 6 months.
* Diagnosis of any neurological disease (e.g., MS, Stroke).
* Structural causes of upper extremity pain, such as disc herniation or radiculopathy.
* Vestibular or balance disorders affecting upper extremity movement
* Inability to perform required exercises due to severe pain or physical limitations
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
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Upper Quarter Closed Kinetic Chain Stability Test (UQCKCST)