Exploring how people with physical disabilities can fully participate in active eSports
Official title: Full participation of people with physical disabilities in active eSports
Funded at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NIH-10867470 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the challenges people with physical disabilities face when trying to join in on active eSports, so we can better understand their experiences and help make these fun activities more accessible for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $83,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD111712-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10867470 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have physical disabilities and are interested in participating in active eSports.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have physical disabilities or are not interested in eSports may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers that individuals with physical disabilities face in participating in active eSports, a growing form of physical activity. It aims to identify the medical, psychological, social, and environmental challenges that hinder their involvement. By focusing on active eSports, the research seeks to promote physical activity among this population in a scalable and inclusive manner. The study will gather insights from participants to understand their experiences and needs better.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the physical and mental well-being of individuals with disabilities by promoting greater participation in physical activities through eSports.
How similar studies have gone: While research on traditional sports participation for individuals with disabilities is established, the exploration of active eSports as a means of promoting physical activity is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shirazipour, Celina Hove — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Shirazipour, Celina Hove
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.