Multidisciplinary Health Monitoring for Esports Players

NCT07665333 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: YU-ESP-2026-001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain; Sedentary Behavior; Diet Habit; Physiological Stress

Keywords

Esport athletes; Preventative intervention; Exercise program

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in core endurance (McGill Core Endurance Test Battery)

  Trunk muscle endurance assessed with the McGill Core Endurance Test Battery (trunk flexor, extensor, and lateral bridge endurance times in seconds). Change from baseline to week 12 is compared between groups.

  Baseline and 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (12)

• Change in upper extremity function (DASH)

  Baseline and 12 weeks

• Change in pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire, MPQ)

  Baseline and 12 weeks

• Change in functional exercise capacity (6-Minute Walk Test)

  Baseline and 12 weeks

• Change in muscle mechanical properties (MyotonPRO)

  Baseline and 12 weeks

• Change in hand grip strength (Jamar dynamometer)

  Baseline and 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm continue their usual esports training and additionally receive a 12-week individualized multidisciplinary preventive physiotherapy and rehabilitation program. The program is delivered 2 days per week and consists of dynamic stretching/mobility exercises, strength and endurance exercises, and vestibular/visual training, integrated into gameplay (a 5-minute exercise block during the 10-minute break after each 45-minute play session).

Behavioral: Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm continue their usual esports training routine without any additional preventive exercise program. The same multidimensional assessments are administered at baseline and at week 12.

Interventions

Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

A 12-week individualized program delivered 2 days per week, integrated into gameplay as a 5-minute exercise block during the 10-minute break following each 45-minute play session. Three components: (1) dynamic stretching and mobility (thoracic extension, hip swings, pectoralis dynamic stretches; 2 sets x 10 reps each); (2) strength and endurance (craniocervical flexion 2x15 with 10-sec holds, plank 3x15 sec, isometric wrist extension 3x45 sec at 30% MVIC, air squats 3x12); (3) vestibular and visual training (quiet eye training 2x15, letter-tracking, and sport-specific VOR training 3x20 sec each).

Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yeditepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Yeditepe University Kozyatağı Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain; Sedentary Behavior; Feeding Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior; Behavior, Animal

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: QUADRUPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Two parallel groups: an intervention group receiving a 12-week multidisciplinary preventive exercise program in addition to usual training, and a control group continuing usual training.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 18, 2026
• First Posted: June 24, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2028
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2029
• Last Updated: June 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)