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Can heavy gaming reshape the spine? a study looks for answers

NCT ID NCT07802925

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study asks whether young men with internet gaming disorder show differences in spinal posture, trunk and neck endurance, and fatigue compared to those without the condition. Researchers will measure posture with a non-invasive device, test muscle endurance with standard exercises, and assess fatigue with a questionnaire. The findings could help clarify whether prolonged gaming is linked to physical health issues beyond the psychological effects.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link emerges, it could point toward physical health checks and posture advice for people with gaming disorder.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study, so it cannot prove that gaming causes posture or endurance problems. Results may not apply beyond young adult males.

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Study facts

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Participants

47 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Students at Gaziantep Islamic University of Science and Technology

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 30, * Scoring 36 points or more on the short form of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS9-SF), * With a score on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) of less than 3,000 METs, * who play digital games for at least 2 hours a day, * Male participants were included in order to create a more homogeneous group by minimising physical characteristics that might vary by gender. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who had undergone any form of spinal surgery, • Individuals with orthopaedic and neurological problems.

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Gaming disorder

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  • Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

    Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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