Esports gamers test mental trick to beat fatigue
NCT ID NCT06729060
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
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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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Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Bandırma, Balıkesir, 10200, Turkey (Türkiye)