The Effect of Telerehabilitation-Based Structured Exercise Program in Video Game-Addicted Adults

NCT06079489 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: buhucgun03
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The increasing use of computers and mobile devices due to advancing technology has brought with it some negative consequences such as video game addiction. Research has shown that playing video games for too long can lead to a number of acute and chronic serious musculoskeletal problems that can negatively affect health. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation-based structured exercise program in video game-addicted adults and compare these effects with the effect of brochure-based exercise. Postural assessments, pain assessments, fine motor skill assessments, grip strength measurements, and reaction time assessments were performed. All assessments were repeated before and after the 8-week program for both groups. Participants in the EG were given a telerehabilitation-based structured exercise program for an average of 40 minutes three days a week for 8 weeks. Participants in the CG were given brochure-based exercises three days a week for 8 weeks.

Conditions

Video Game Addiction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Pain Assessment

  The pain was assessed with the 10-cm VAS. The participants used the VAS to make an assessment of their own pain, with 0 representing no pain, and 10 cm representing severe pain.

  1-2 minutes

• Fine Motor Skill Assessment

  The fine motor skill was assessed with the 9-Hole Peg Test. It is a simple, fast test that requires minimal space and equipment and evaluates fine upper motor function. In this test, the patient is asked to insert the pegs into the holes in the desired order and collect them back. The duration of the test is measured by a specialist via a stopwatch.

  4-5 minutes

• Posture Assessment

  Posture was assessed with the PostureZone Posture Application. The PostureZone mobile application, which can be downloaded free of charge on both Android and iOS via smartphone, will be used to evaluate the static postures of the participants. It is an application developed for clinicians that assess static posture. The participant is photographed with minimal clothing on, certain pivot points are marked, and the deviations of these points relative to the vertical-horizontal planes are determined.

  5-10 minutes

• Hand Reaction Assessment

  Hand Reaction was assessed with the Nelson Hand Reaction Test. The participant sits on a chair with his forearm and hand in a comfortable position on the table. The tester holds the end of the ruler. The participant is asked to catch the ruler. Twenty rials are performed. The lowest 5 and highest 5 attempts are discarded and the average of the remaining 10 attempts is recorded as the result.

  10-15 minutes

• Handgrip Strength Assessment

  Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynanometer was used to assess handgrip strength. Each trial was repeated three times and the average was recorded in kilograms

  4-5 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants were advised to repeat the brochure-based exercises 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Correct sitting and standing positions and ergonomic materials were also explained in detail. Participants' adherence to the exercise program was tracked by an exercise diary.

Other: Brochure-Based Exercise Program

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Progressive physical fitness and posture exercises were given via telerehabilitation 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Specific exercises for upper extremities, lower extremities, neck, trunk and lower back were selected and progressed by changing the frequency, duration and variety within the program. All exercises were performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist during video conference calls lasting an average of 40 minutes. Correct sitting and standing positions and ergonomic materials were also explained in detail. Participants' adherence to the exercise program was tracked by an exercise diary.

Other: Telerehabilitation-Based Structured Exercise Program

Interventions

Brochure-Based Exercise Program OTHER

Simple posture exercises

Control Group

Telerehabilitation-Based Structured Exercise Program OTHER

Progressive physical fitness and posture exercises

Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being between 18-40 years old
• Having a score of ≥30 on the Game Addiction Inventory for Adults (GAIA)
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Having high-speed internet, a camera, and a microphone

You may not qualify if:

• Having a neurological/orthopedic condition that would prevent exercise
• Having a cognitive impairment
• Having a vision or hearing loss

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Biruni University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Biruni University

Istanbul, 34060, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Technology Addiction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior, Addictive; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 6, 2023
• First Posted: October 12, 2023
• Study Start: February 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2023
• Study Completion: October 1, 2023
• Last Updated: October 12, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)