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

August 28, 2025 updated by: Doç.Dr.Ömer Şevgin, Uskudar University
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: control
People who do not have any exercise program
Other: ergonomic training
will receive ergonomic training.
Experimental: exercise
People who will have an exercise program
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cornell Musculoskeletal Disorder Questionnaire
Time Frame: 14 weeks
The questionnaire was conducted in 11 body regions (neck, right and left shoulder, upper arm, forearm and wrist, back and waist region) includes questions about the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders (pain/pain/discomfort), the severity of these disorders, and whether they interfere with work.
14 weeks
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Time Frame: 14 weeks
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; It evaluates sleep duration, sleep disturbance, sleep efficiency, subjective sleep quality, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction, and sleep delay and consists of a total of 24 questions. 19 of them are self-report scales and 5 of them consist of questions to be answered by a friend or spouse. There are 7 components with 18 questions scored in the scale, and each component is evaluated between 0 and 3 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, and 5 or more is an indicator of "poor sleep quality".
14 weeks
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire
Time Frame: 14 weeks
It was developed to evaluate functional status and symptoms by focusing on physical function in upper extremity injuries. According to the results of the survey; a result from 0-100 is obtained from each part; 0-no apology 100-maximum apology.
14 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Uskudar University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Lobaba Chiah, Uskudar University

Publications and helpful links

The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.

General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

August 10, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 19, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

February 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

September 5, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 28, 2025

Last Verified

August 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Uskudar22

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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