Are pro gamers fitter? new study to compare physical fitness of E-Sports athletes
NCT ID NCT07453316
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether professional e-sports players are more physically fit than amateur players. Researchers will measure reaction time, endurance, and grip strength in 40 adults aged 18 to 30. The goal is to understand how different levels of gaming affect physical health.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Professional and amateur e-sports players aged 18-30 years recruited from Istinye University and affiliated e-sports organizations. Professional players are defined as individuals who engage in structured gaming for at least 25 hours per week, are affiliated with a competitive team, participate regularly in official tournaments, and receive income or sponsorship related to gaming. Amateur players engage in 15 hours or less of recreational gaming per week, are not affiliated with professional teams, and do not receive gaming-related income. All participants are healthy volunteers without medical conditions affecting physical performance.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 30 years * Able to read and understand Turkish * Professional e-sports players: * ≥25 hours per week of structured gaming * Affiliated with a competitive team or organization * Participates in official tournaments at least once per month * Receives income or sponsorship related to gaming Amateur e-sports players: * ≤15 hours per week of recreational gaming * Not affiliated with a professional team or league * Does not receive income or sponsorship from gaming * Voluntary agreement to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of respiratory, cardiovascular, or neurological disorders * History of surgery within the last 6 months * Current use of medication that may affect physical performance * Currently undergoing physical therapy or rehabilitation * Any musculoskeletal injury that may impair performance during physical fitness testing.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istinye University - Vadi Campus
Istanbul, Sarıyer, 34396, Turkey (Türkiye)
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