Assessing grip strength to predict wrist pain in e-sports athletes
Official title: Evaluation of Grip Strength Asymmetry Index in Professional E-Sports Athletes as a Predictive Measure for Wrist Pain
Run by Ahram Canadian University · NCT06978426 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if measuring grip strength can help predict wrist pain in young professional e-sports players who spend a lot of time gaming.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ahram Canadian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06978426 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are professional e-sports athletes aged 18-30 who engage in gaming for at least 35 hours per week.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of neurologic or rheumatic diseases, previous wrist surgery, recent wrist trauma, or those unable to perform grip strength testing may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the relationship between grip strength asymmetry and self-reported wrist pain among professional e-sports athletes aged 18-30 who play at least 35 hours per week. Participants will be divided into two groups based on their wrist pain levels, and their grip strength will be measured using a Jamar dynamometer. The study aims to establish a Grip-Asymmetry Index (GAI) cutoff value for predicting wrist pain risk through ROC analysis, while also considering factors like gaming hours, BMI, and sex in a multivariable logistic regression model.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a predictive tool for identifying e-sports athletes at risk for wrist pain, allowing for early intervention and prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored grip strength and pain in various populations, this specific approach focusing on e-sports athletes is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Professional e-sports athletes (receiving compensation for gaming activities) * Age between 18 and 30 years * Gaming for at least 35 hours per week * For Pain Group: Reports wrist pain rated ≥3/10 on VAS during gaming activities * For No-Pain Group: Reports minimal to no wrist pain (\<3/10 on VAS) during gaming activities Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurologic disease * History of rheumatic disease * Previous wrist surgery * Recent wrist trauma (within 3 months) * Use of pain medication within 24 hours of assessment * Inability to perform grip strength testing
Where it's running
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Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.D
- Email: mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01159880001
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.