Musculoskeletal DiseasesNCT06415578
Effectiveness of Ergonomics Training and Exercise in Esports Players
A study testing ergonomics training and Exercises in people with Musculoskeletal Diseases and Musculoskeletal Pain, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ergonomics training and exercise in e-sports players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musculoskeletal Pain
- What is being tested?
- ergonomics training and Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2023to 1 Feb 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- those who signed the voluntary consent form
- Having actively participated in E-sports organizations and tournaments within 16 months
- not having a chronic disease that will affect the musculoskeletal system
- Not having any health problems that prevent him from exercising and not having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months.
Who cannot join
- Players under 18 years of age
- have a chronic disease that affects the musculoskeletal system
- Having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months that would prevent him from being interested in e-sports games
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ergonomics training and exercise in e-sports players.
Read the detailed description
After detailed information about the study is given to the individuals to be included in the study, individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study will sign an informed consent form. Participants will be divided into 2 groups consisting of equal numbers of individuals. The groups were called control group and exercise group. All participants will be given ergonomics training. In addition to the exercise group, exercise training will be given for 8 weeks, 3 days a week and 45 minutes a day. Sociodemographic information form, Arm, Shoulder and Hand Problems Questionnaire (DASH), Neck Disability Questionnaire (NDI), Rapid Upper Extremity Assessment (RULA) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used as evaluation scales. Evaluations will be made at the beginning and end of the study. will be done once.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Being tested
- ergonomics training, Exercises
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musculoskeletal Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ergonomics trainingOther
In this training; What is ergonomics, the importance of ergonomics, the purpose of ergonomics, risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders that can be seen in e-sports players, ergonomic arrangements that can be made in the working environment and methods of protection from musculoskeletal injuries, posture disorders and various ergonomic arrangements that can be made for posture disorders and chair selection, screen selection. selection and rest breaks were included. Participants will be trained twice in total, on the first day of the study and at the end of the 4th week. The training will be carried out interactively, supported by videos and visuals. Training will be done individually and will last approximately 2 hours.
ExercisesOther
The exercise training program will be implemented for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, lasting an average of 45 minutes. All participants will be given information about the exercises before the exercise training. The exercise protocol was designed as 3 parts: warm-up, exercise and cool-down. Stretching exercises, mobility and strength exercises will be applied. A rest period of 30-45 seconds was given between sets and 2-3 minutes between exercises. Participants will be given dynamic and static stretching, nerve stretching, postural strength and functional exercises for the upper extremity. Relevant movements will be modified according to the exercise capacity of the participants. Exercise content will also include median, ulnar and radial nerve stretching, neck and thoracic mobility exercises, and functional strength exercises for the shoulder, arm, hand and wrist. Exercise tracking will be checked regularly through online conversations.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control | Active comparator | Only ergonomics training will be given Receives: Other: ergonomics training |
| exercise | Experimental | Exercise training will be provided along with ergonomics training. Receives: Other: ergonomics training; Other: Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
This index evaluates sleep quality and disturbance over the past month. It contains a total of 24 questions. 19 of these questions are answered by the person's self-assessment, and 5 of them are answered by the roommate who shares the same room with the person. The 5 questions answered by the person's roommate are not included when calculating the score. In scoring, the lowest (0) and the highest (21) points are obtained. A score of 4 and above indicates poor sleep quality.
Measured: 8 weeks
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
It is an ergonomics risk assessment method that quickly analyzes the employee's upper extremity from an ergonomic perspective. It evaluates upper extremity movements in 14 separate steps. 8 of these steps are scored for arm and hand position, and 6 for neck and trunk position, according to the table. The minimum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 1, and the maximum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 7. A high score means high risk.
Measured: 8 weeks
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire
It was developed to evaluate functional status and symptoms by focusing on physical function in upper extremity injuries. According to the results of the survey; a result from 0-100 is obtained from each part; 0-no apology 100-maximum apology.
Measured: 8 weeks
Neck disability index
There are 10 parameters in the Neck disability index, each with 6 answer choices. These; The severity of neck pain is personal care, lifting loads, reading, headache, concentration, business life, driving, sleep and leisure activities. It is scored between 0 (no pain or functional limitation) and 5 (maximum pain and maximum limitation). The subjects were asked to choose the most appropriate option for themselves from each parameter. At the end of the survey, the total score was determined by adding up the scores of the selected options. In the Neck disability index, 35 points and above were defined as complete apology, 25 to 34 points as severe apology, 15 to 24 points as moderate apology, 5 to 14 points as mild apology, and 0 to 4 points as no apology.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 May 2024
- Study start15 Oct 2023
- Primary completion20 Jan 2024
- Study completion1 Feb 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Musculoskeletal DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Şevgin, Uskudar University
- Investigators
- Atakan GÜRGAN, Study chair, Uskudar University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06415578
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Uskudar9
- Status last verified
- Jun 2024
- First submitted
- 9 May 2024
- Last updated
- 17 Jun 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Monteiro Pereira A, Costa JA, Verhagen E, Figueiredo P, Brito J. Associations Between Esports Participation and Health: A Scoping Review. Sports Med. 2022 Sep;52(9):2039-2060. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01684-1. Epub 2022 Apr 29.
PubMed 35486374Ketelhut S, Martin-Niedecken AL, Zimmermann P, Nigg CR. Physical Activity and Health Promotion in Esports and Gaming-Discussing Unique Opportunities for an Unprecedented Cultural Phenomenon. Front Sports Act Living. 2021 Sep 16;3:693700. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.693700. eCollection 2021.
PubMed 34604743DiFrancisco-Donoghue J, Balentine J, Schmidt G, Zwibel H. Managing the health of the eSport athlete: an integrated health management model. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2019 Jan 10;5(1):e000467. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000467. eCollection 2019.
PubMed 30792883Seffah KD, Salib K, Dardari L, Taha M, Dahat P, Toriola S, Satnarine T, Zohara Z, Adelekun A, Ahmed A, Gutlapalli SD, Patel D, Khan S. Health Benefits of Esports: A Systematic Review Comparing the Cardiovascular and Mental Health Impacts of Esports. Cureus. 2023 Jun 20;15(6):e40705. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40705. eCollection 2023 Jun.
PubMed 37485153Eltayeb SM, Staal JB, Hassan AA, Awad SS, de Bie RA. Complaints of the arm, neck and shoulder among computer office workers in Sudan: a prevalence study with validation of an Arabic risk factors questionnaire. Environ Health. 2008 Jun 27;7:33. doi: 10.1186/1476-069X-7-33.
PubMed 18588691
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jun 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Ergonomics Training and Exercise in Esports Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06415578
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Uskudar9
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 May 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ergonomics training and exercise in e-sports players.
Detailed description
After detailed information about the study is given to the individuals to be included in the study, individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study will sign an informed consent form. Participants will be divided into 2 groups consisting of equal numbers of individuals. The groups were called control group and exercise group. All participants will be given ergonomics training. In addition to the exercise group, exercise training will be given for 8 weeks, 3 days a week and 45 minutes a day. Sociodemographic information form, Arm, Shoulder and Hand Problems Questionnaire (DASH), Neck Disability Questionnaire (NDI), Rapid Upper Extremity Assessment (RULA) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used as evaluation scales. Evaluations will be made at the beginning and end of the study. will be done once.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control | Active comparator | Other: ergonomics trainingOnly ergonomics training will be given |
| exercise | Experimental | Other: ergonomics training, Other: ExercisesExercise training will be provided along with ergonomics training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- those who signed the voluntary consent form
- Having actively participated in E-sports organizations and tournaments within 16 months
- not having a chronic disease that will affect the musculoskeletal system
- Not having any health problems that prevent him from exercising and not having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Players under 18 years of age
- have a chronic disease that affects the musculoskeletal system
- Having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months that would prevent him from being interested in e-sports games
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ergonomics trainingIn this training; What is ergonomics, the importance of ergonomics, the purpose of ergonomics, risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders that can be seen in e-sports players, ergonomic arrangements that can be made in the working environment and methods of protection from musculoskeletal injuries, posture disorders and various ergonomic arrangements that can be made for posture disorders and chair selection, screen selection. selection and rest breaks were included. Participants will be trained twice in total, on the first day of the study and at the end of the 4th week. The training will be carried out interactively, supported by videos and visuals. Training will be done individually and will last approximately 2 hours. | Other | control, exercise |
| ExercisesThe exercise training program will be implemented for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, lasting an average of 45 minutes. All participants will be given information about the exercises before the exercise training. The exercise protocol was designed as 3 parts: warm-up, exercise and cool-down. Stretching exercises, mobility and strength exercises will be applied. A rest period of 30-45 seconds was given between sets and 2-3 minutes between exercises. Participants will be given dynamic and static stretching, nerve stretching, postural strength and functional exercises for the upper extremity. Relevant movements will be modified according to the exercise capacity of the participants. Exercise content will also include median, ulnar and radial nerve stretching, neck and thoracic mobility exercises, and functional strength exercises for the shoulder, arm, hand and wrist. Exercise tracking will be checked regularly through online conversations. | Other | exercise |
Primary outcome
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Time frame: 8 weeks
This index evaluates sleep quality and disturbance over the past month. It contains a total of 24 questions. 19 of these questions are answered by the person's self-assessment, and 5 of them are answered by the roommate who shares the same room with the person. The 5 questions answered by the person's roommate are not included when calculating the score. In scoring, the lowest (0) and the highest (21) points are obtained. A score of 4 and above indicates poor sleep quality.
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
Time frame: 8 weeks
It is an ergonomics risk assessment method that quickly analyzes the employee's upper extremity from an ergonomic perspective. It evaluates upper extremity movements in 14 separate steps. 8 of these steps are scored for arm and hand position, and 6 for neck and trunk position, according to the table. The minimum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 1, and the maximum Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Score = 7. A high score means high risk.
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire
Time frame: 8 weeks
It was developed to evaluate functional status and symptoms by focusing on physical function in upper extremity injuries. According to the results of the survey; a result from 0-100 is obtained from each part; 0-no apology 100-maximum apology.
Neck disability index
Time frame: 8 weeks
There are 10 parameters in the Neck disability index, each with 6 answer choices. These; The severity of neck pain is personal care, lifting loads, reading, headache, concentration, business life, driving, sleep and leisure activities. It is scored between 0 (no pain or functional limitation) and 5 (maximum pain and maximum limitation). The subjects were asked to choose the most appropriate option for themselves from each parameter. At the end of the survey, the total score was determined by adding up the scores of the selected options. In the Neck disability index, 35 points and above were defined as complete apology, 25 to 34 points as severe apology, 15 to 24 points as moderate apology, 5 to 14 points as mild apology, and 0 to 4 points as no apology.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jun 2024.
- Background: PubMed 35486374Monteiro Pereira A, Costa JA, Verhagen E, Figueiredo P, Brito J. Associations Between Esports Participation and Health: A Scoping Review. Sports Med. 2022 Sep;52(9):2039-2060. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01684-1. Epub 2022 Apr 29.
- Background: PubMed 34604743Ketelhut S, Martin-Niedecken AL, Zimmermann P, Nigg CR. Physical Activity and Health Promotion in Esports and Gaming-Discussing Unique Opportunities for an Unprecedented Cultural Phenomenon. Front Sports Act Living. 2021 Sep 16;3:693700. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.693700. eCollection 2021.
- Background: PubMed 30792883DiFrancisco-Donoghue J, Balentine J, Schmidt G, Zwibel H. Managing the health of the eSport athlete: an integrated health management model. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2019 Jan 10;5(1):e000467. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000467. eCollection 2019.
- Background: PubMed 37485153Seffah KD, Salib K, Dardari L, Taha M, Dahat P, Toriola S, Satnarine T, Zohara Z, Adelekun A, Ahmed A, Gutlapalli SD, Patel D, Khan S. Health Benefits of Esports: A Systematic Review Comparing the Cardiovascular and Mental Health Impacts of Esports. Cureus. 2023 Jun 20;15(6):e40705. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40705. eCollection 2023 Jun.
- Background: PubMed 18588691Eltayeb SM, Staal JB, Hassan AA, Awad SS, de Bie RA. Complaints of the arm, neck and shoulder among computer office workers in Sudan: a prevalence study with validation of an Arabic risk factors questionnaire. Environ Health. 2008 Jun 27;7:33. doi: 10.1186/1476-069X-7-33.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Atakan GÜRGAN study chair
Uskudar University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing ergonomics training and Exercises in people with Musculoskeletal Diseases and Musculoskeletal Pain, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jun 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (time frame: 8 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06415578, which also lists 5 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jun 2024.