Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Health Monitoring and Preventive Intervention Model for Esports Players
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
Study Overview
Brief 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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 35 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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)