Exercise program to improve reaction time and mouse accuracy in recreational video game players
Effects of an Exercise Program on Reaction Time and Mouse Accuracy in Recreational Video Game Players
NA · University of Miami · NCT06512675
We will try a combined resistance and cardio exercise program to see if it improves reaction time and mouse-click accuracy in adult recreational video game players who are University of Miami students.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Miami (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06512675 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This single-site interventional study enrolls adult University of Miami students who play video games at least one hour per week and are able to participate in full-body exercise. Participants follow a supervised exercise program combining resistance and cardiovascular training while researchers measure changes in reaction time and mouse-click accuracy before and after the program. Safety screening excludes people with medical issues that make exercise unsafe and those who cannot follow instructions in English. The study takes place at the University of Miami and focuses on performance-relevant outcomes and quality of life measures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults (18+) who are University of Miami students, play video games at least one hour per week, and can safely participate in a full-body exercise program and follow English-language instructions.
Not a fit: People who cannot safely exercise due to medical issues, have conditions that need further cardiac or other medical workup, cannot follow English instructions, or are outside the University of Miami student population are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to faster reaction times, more accurate mouse clicking, and possible improvements in performance, thinking, sleep, and overall quality of life for participants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research shows aerobic and resistance exercise can improve reaction time and cognitive function in other groups, but direct evidence specifically linking such training to improved mouse accuracy in recreational gamers is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Minimum age is 18, and there is no maximum. 2. Must play video games for at least an average of one hour per week 3. University of Miami College student or University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who are not able to participate in a full body exercise program, whether due to injury or an underlying medical condition 2. Individuals who cannot comprehend basic instruction on exercise whether due to a cognitive impairment or language barrier (ie: non English speaker). 3. Conditions that require further medical workup including History or symptoms of cardiac disease, family history of sudden cardiac death, sickle cell disease, history of exercise-related syncope, uncontrolled exercise-associated asthma, acute fractures, active infectious rash, symptoms of relative energy deficiency syndrome, eating disorders.
Where this trial is running
Miami, Florida
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Timothy Tiu, MD — University of Miami
- Study coordinator: Timothy Tiu, MD
- Email: ttiu@miami.edu
- Phone: 305.243.3140
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Quality of Life, Exercise