Gamers' health boost: 5-Minute exercise breaks could prevent pain and strain

NCT ID NCT07665333

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 12-week exercise program for esports players to prevent common health problems like muscle pain, poor diet, and stress. Thirty amateur or professional players will be split into two groups: one does the exercise program during gaming breaks, the other continues normal training. Researchers will measure changes in core endurance, pain, and overall health after 12 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Multidisciplinary Preventive Exercise Program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise routine that helps esports players avoid common health problems like back pain and eye strain.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to all gamers. The exercise program is short and may not show big changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding Behavior Musculoskeletal Pain Sedentary Behavior

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yeditepe University Kozyatağı Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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