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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
24 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2026-01-28
2026-12-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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This prospective randomized controlled trial will include 24 professional esports players aged 18-35 who train at least 35 hours per week with their teams. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a neuromuscular training group or a control group. The intervention group will complete an 8-week neuromuscular exercise program three times per week in addition to their regular esports training routine. The control group will receive structured physical activity counseling based on ACSM 5A principles.
Primary outcomes include serum levels of cortisol, testosterone, testosterone/cortisol ratio, C-reactive protein (CRP), creatine kinase (CK), vitamin B12, and iron measured under standardized fasting conditions. Secondary outcomes include muscle strength (myometry), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), physical activity level (IPAQ-SF), quality of life (SF-12), visual and auditory reaction time tests, lactate measures (Lactate Scout), and mood states (POMS). Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the 8-week intervention period.
The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence-based recommendations for integrating neuromuscular conditioning into professional esports training to enhance physical health, reduce fatigue and stress, and improve overall performance.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Neuromuscular Training
Professional esports players will perform a structured neuromuscular training program added to their routine esports practice, 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks. The program includes warm-up, aerobic, strengthening, core stabilization, functional and reaction drills with progressive weekly increases in duration or repetitions.
Neuromuscular Training
A progressive neuromuscular exercise program including dynamic warm-up, aerobic exercises, functional strengthening of lower and upper extremity muscles, core stabilization training, and reaction drills performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Duration and repetitions increase biweekly according to a structured progression protocol.
Physical Activity Counseling
Professional esports players will receive structured physical activity counseling in addition to their routine esports practice. The counseling will follow ACSM 5A principles (Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange) to support behavior change and increase physical activity participation weekly for 8 weeks.
Physical Activity Counseling
Structured physical activity counseling based on ACSM 5A principles (Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange) delivered weekly for 8 weeks to promote sustainable physical activity behaviors and reduce sedentary time during esports training routines.
Interventions
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Neuromuscular Training
A progressive neuromuscular exercise program including dynamic warm-up, aerobic exercises, functional strengthening of lower and upper extremity muscles, core stabilization training, and reaction drills performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks. Duration and repetitions increase biweekly according to a structured progression protocol.
Physical Activity Counseling
Structured physical activity counseling based on ACSM 5A principles (Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange) delivered weekly for 8 weeks to promote sustainable physical activity behaviors and reduce sedentary time during esports training routines.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Currently competing as a contracted professional esports player
* Playing one of the following games at a professional level:
League of Legends, Counter Strike 2, Overwatch, Valorant, Apex Legends, DOTA2, Rocket League, PUBG
* Participating in ≥35 hours/week of training with their team
* Voluntary agreement to participate and sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Playing esports only at amateur or beginner level
* Answering "Yes" to any item in the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Removal Criteria:
* Participating in \<35 hours/week esports training during the study
* Missing ≥2 neuromuscular training sessions (intervention group)
* Leaving their professional esports organization (roster removal, retirement, etc.)
* Any illness or injury preventing continuation of esports participation
18 Years
35 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
OTHER
Yeditepe University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Doğukan Tongar
Teaching Assistant
Locations
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İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Ambrozy T, Rydzik L, Obminski Z, Blach W, Serafin N, Blach B, Jaszczur-Nowicki J, Ozimek M. The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Periods on Morning Serum Testosterone and Cortisol Levels and Physical Fitness in Men Aged 35-40 Years. J Clin Med. 2021 May 15;10(10):2143. doi: 10.3390/jcm10102143.
Saglam M, Arikan H, Savci S, Inal-Ince D, Bosnak-Guclu M, Karabulut E, Tokgozoglu L. International physical activity questionnaire: reliability and validity of the Turkish version. Percept Mot Skills. 2010 Aug;111(1):278-84. doi: 10.2466/06.08.PMS.111.4.278-284.
Andre TL, Walsh SM, ValladAo S, Cox D. Physiological and Perceptual Response to a Live Collegiate Esports Tournament. Int J Exerc Sci. 2020 Sep 1;13(6):1418-1429. doi: 10.70252/KNEB6696. eCollection 2020.
Nagorsky E, Wiemeyer J. The structure of performance and training in esports. PLoS One. 2020 Aug 25;15(8):e0237584. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237584. eCollection 2020.
Bonnar D, Castine B, Kakoschke N, Sharp G. Sleep and performance in Eathletes: for the win! Sleep Health. 2019 Dec;5(6):647-650. doi: 10.1016/j.sleh.2019.06.007. Epub 2019 Jul 15.
Emara AK, Ng MK, Cruickshank JA, Kampert MW, Piuzzi NS, Schaffer JL, King D. Gamer's Health Guide: Optimizing Performance, Recognizing Hazards, and Promoting Wellness in Esports. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2020 Dec;19(12):537-545. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000787.
DiFrancisco-Donoghue J, Balentine J, Schmidt G, Zwibel H. Managing the health of the eSport athlete: an integrated health management model. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2019 Jan 10;5(1):e000467. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000467. eCollection 2019.
Jenny, S. E., Manning, R. D., Keiper, M. C., & Olrich, T. W. (2017). Virtual (ly) athletes: where eSports fit within the definition of "Sport". Quest, 69(1), 1-18.
Other Identifiers
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E-SPORT-NME-2025-01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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