NCT06843772

Investigation of the Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and Musculoskeletal System Disorders

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Uskudar University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 39 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Game Addiction, Video

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	ergonomic training	will receive ergonomic training.
OTHER	exercise	People who will receive an exercise program. Participants will receive ergonomic training along with the exercise program.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-01
• Primary completion: 2025-06-01
• Completion: 2025-08-10
• First posted: 2025-02-25
• Last updated: 2025-09-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)