Esports PlayersNCT07898540
Effects of Exercise Training on Posture, Pain, and Sleep Quality in Esports Players
A study testing Exercise Training and Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education in people with Esports Players and Exercise Training, run by Bezmialem Vakif University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to investigate the effects of an eight-week exercise training program on posture, pain, and sleep quality in esports players. Esports players were randomly assigned to an exercise group or a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Esports Players, Exercise Training, Posture
- What is being tested?
- Exercise Training and Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2023to 10 Sep 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 15 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being an esports player aged 15-25 years.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Having an orthopedic, neurological, or systemic condition that could prevent participation in exercise training.
- Having cognitive, communication, or behavioral difficulties that could interfere with understanding instructions or performing the exercises.
- Participating in regular exercise at least three days per week.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study aimed to investigate the effects of an eight-week exercise training program on posture, pain, and sleep quality in esports players.
Esports players were randomly assigned to an exercise group or a control group. Participants in the exercise group performed a home-based exercise program consisting of postural exercises, stretching, spinal mobility exercises, and breathing exercises. The control group did not receive structured exercise training. Both groups received recommendations regarding ergonomic sitting posture and physical activity.
Posture, pain, disability related to neck and low back pain, and sleep quality were assessed at baseline and after eight weeks using the New York Posture Rating Chart, Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, Oswestry Disability Index, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
- Conditions
- Esports Players, Exercise Training, Posture
- Being tested
- Exercise Training, Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Exercise TrainingBehavioural
Participants received an eight-week, home-based exercise training program consisting of postural exercises, stretching, spinal mobility exercises, and breathing exercises. Exercise plans were provided weekly by a physiotherapist through an online platform. The program was designed to address posture, musculoskeletal symptoms, and physical activity habits in esports players.
Ergonomic and Physical Activity EducationBehavioural
Participants in both groups received recommendations regarding ergonomic sitting posture during gaming and general physical activity. These recommendations were provided independently of the structured exercise training program.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Exercise Training; Behavioral: Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Posture
Posture was assessed using the New York Posture Rating Chart, which evaluates 13 body regions. Each region is scored as 1, 3, or 5 points, resulting in a total score ranging from 13 to 65. Higher scores indicate better postural alignment.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Pain Intensity
Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Neck-Related Disability
Neck-related disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a 10-item questionnaire evaluating limitations in daily activities associated with neck pain. Each item is scored from 0 to 5, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Low Back-Related Disability
Low back-related disability was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), a 10-item questionnaire evaluating limitations in daily activities associated with low back pain. Scores were expressed as percentages ranging from 0% to 100%, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Sleep Quality
Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which evaluates seven components of sleep quality over the previous month. The global score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Oct 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2023
- Primary completion10 Sep 2024
- Study completion10 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Esports PlayersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Bezmialem Vakif UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07898540
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BVUsyildirim05
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Exercise Training on Posture, Pain, and Sleep Quality in Esports Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07898540
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BVUsyildirim05
- Conditions
- Esports Players, Exercise Training, Posture
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Oct 2026 (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.
This study aimed to investigate the effects of an eight-week exercise training program on posture, pain, and sleep quality in esports players.
Esports players were randomly assigned to an exercise group or a control group. Participants in the exercise group performed a home-based exercise program consisting of postural exercises, stretching, spinal mobility exercises, and breathing exercises. The control group did not receive structured exercise training. Both groups received recommendations regarding ergonomic sitting posture and physical activity.
Posture, pain, disability related to neck and low back pain, and sleep quality were assessed at baseline and after eight weeks using the New York Posture Rating Chart, Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, Oswestry Disability Index, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Exercise Training, Behavioral: Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being an esports player aged 15-25 years.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having an orthopedic, neurological, or systemic condition that could prevent participation in exercise training.
- Having cognitive, communication, or behavioral difficulties that could interfere with understanding instructions or performing the exercises.
- Participating in regular exercise at least three days per week.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise TrainingParticipants received an eight-week, home-based exercise training program consisting of postural exercises, stretching, spinal mobility exercises, and breathing exercises. Exercise plans were provided weekly by a physiotherapist through an online platform. The program was designed to address posture, musculoskeletal symptoms, and physical activity habits in esports players. | Behavioural | Exercise Group |
| Ergonomic and Physical Activity EducationParticipants in both groups received recommendations regarding ergonomic sitting posture during gaming and general physical activity. These recommendations were provided independently of the structured exercise training program. | Behavioural | Control Group, Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Posture
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Posture was assessed using the New York Posture Rating Chart, which evaluates 13 body regions. Each region is scored as 1, 3, or 5 points, resulting in a total score ranging from 13 to 65. Higher scores indicate better postural alignment.
Pain Intensity
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Neck-Related Disability
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Neck-related disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a 10-item questionnaire evaluating limitations in daily activities associated with neck pain. Each item is scored from 0 to 5, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Low Back-Related Disability
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Low back-related disability was assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), a 10-item questionnaire evaluating limitations in daily activities associated with low back pain. Scores were expressed as percentages ranging from 0% to 100%, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
Sleep Quality
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which evaluates seven components of sleep quality over the previous month. The global score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.
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 27 Oct 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercise Training and Ergonomic and Physical Activity Education in people with Esports Players and Exercise Training, run by Bezmialem Vakif 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 2 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 27 Oct 2026. 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?
Posture (time frame: Baseline and Week 8). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 27 Oct 2026.