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Multidisciplinary Health Monitoring for Esports Players

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2026-09

Plain-language summary

This study aims to develop a holistic, multidisciplinary health monitoring/screening module that evaluates the health and performance parameters of esports players, and to apply and assess the effectiveness of an individualized multidisciplinary preventive intervention program (PIP) based on the screening findings. Esports players are frequently exposed to prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, high screen time, and irregular lifestyle habits, which can lead to musculoskeletal problems, visual strain, increased cardiovascular load, sleep disturbances, and psychological effects. Comprehensive, systematic, and multidisciplinary screening models addressing these risks remain limited in the literature. Amateur and/or professional players from the Yeditepe University Esports Club will undergo a multidimensional baseline assessment covering cardiovascular and respiratory parameters, musculoskeletal analysis, visual strain, nutritional status, cognitive function, and mental status. Participants will then be allocated to a control group or an intervention group. The intervention group will complete a 12-week individualized preventive exercise protocol in addition to their usual training, while the control group continues their usual training routine. All measurements will be repeated after 12 weeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-35 years * Active esports player at university or professional level * Regularly engaged in esports training/play for at least the past 6 months (\>=3 days/week) * Cognitively able to understand and complete the tests and questionnaires * Average daily screen/gaming exposure of \>=3 hours * Willing to participate in the assessment and exercise program and providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Serious musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the past 6 months * Diagnosed neurological disease (e.g., epilepsy, MS, Parkinson's) * Cardiovascular or respiratory disease that contraindicates exercise * Diagnosed serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders) or being in active treatment * Regular medication use at a level that could affect physiological or cognitive measurements * Any condition that would prevent regular participation throughout the study (e.g., time constraints, lack of motivation)

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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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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

Change in core endurance (McGill Core Endurance Test Battery)

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07665333

SponsorYeditepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-12

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