Esports gamers test mental trick to beat fatigue

NCT ID NCT06729060

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether mental fatigue hurts reaction time and game performance in esports players, and if a technique called motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) can help. Forty-five male players aged 18-30 completed tasks measuring reaction time and accuracy after a mentally tiring activity. The goal is to understand if simple mental exercises can offset fatigue and improve gaming performance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Motor imagery combined with physical performance
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward simple mental techniques to help esports players maintain performance when mentally tired.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 45 male participants, so results may not apply to all players. The intervention is brief and may not translate to real competition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Mental Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESPORT PLAYERS GAMING PERFORMANCE MENTAL FATIGUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Bandırma, Balıkesir, 10200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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