About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program