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Are pro gamers hurting? new study investigates pain and sleep in E-Athletes

NCT ID NCT05651438

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

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

Summary

This study examined 86 professional e-athletes aged 18-35 to understand what factors are linked to pain, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. Researchers assessed pain severity, fatigue levels, sleep quality, and physical activity. The goal is to identify health risks in esports and inform future strategies to protect players.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could highlight key health issues in e-athletes and guide future wellness programs for them.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 86 participants, so findings may not apply to all e-athletes. It does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

86 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

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

E-sports players over the age of 18 who have participated in professional matches for at least one year will be included in the study.

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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The inclusion criteria were: (1) being between 18 and 35 years of age, (2) being under contract with a professional gaming corporation, (3) being primarily engaged in esports through a computer-based game, (4) having at least one year of professional gaming experience, and (5) volunteering to participate in the study. The exclusion criteria were: (1) being retired from esports and (2) having any systemic, orthopedic, or neurological disease.

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Conditions

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Fatigue insomnia Pain tinea pedis

As listed by the trial registrant

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E-athletes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Melike Sumeyye Ozen

    Bandırma, Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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