Clinical trial NCT06843772: Investigation of the Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Musculoskeletal System Disorders
Official title: Investigation of the Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Musculoskeletal System Disorders
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Game Addiction, Video
Lead sponsor: Uskudar University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-02-25
Enrollment: 50
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 39
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of digital game addiction on the musculoskeletal system and the reflections of these effects on the quality of life of adults.

Detailed description: This study will be conducted with a cross-sectional design in order to examine the relationship between digital game addiction and musculoskeletal disorders. The methods to be used in the research are as follows: Participant Information: The study will include adults aged 18-39 who play digital games in internet cafes for at least 3 hours a day, 4-5 days a week. Participants will be asked to fill out a form to collect demographic information. This form will include information such as age, gender, weekly game playing frequency (by hour and day), and physical activity levels. Scales to be Used: The following measurement tools will be used in the study to evaluate the effects of digital game addiction on the musculoskeletal system. Digital Game Addiction Scale, Arm, Shoulder and Hand Problems Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality, Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18-39.
* Individuals who play digital games at least 4-5 days a week, at least 3 hours a day.
* Individuals who voluntarily participate in the study and sign the ethical consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with existing serious health problems related to the musculoskeletal system or sleep patterns.
* Individuals who suffered trauma or serious injuries related to the musculoskeletal system during the study period.
* Individuals with psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety disorder.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire
timeFrame: 14 weeks
measure: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
timeFrame: 14 weeks
measure: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire
timeFrame: 14 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Istanbul
country: Turkey
facility: Uskudar university
Study officials:
affiliation: Uskudar University
name: Lobaba Chiah
role: STUDY_CHAIR
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