The Effect of Telerehabilitation-Based Structured Exercise Program in Video Game-Addicted Adults

Biruni University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Video Game Addiction

Treatments: Other: Brochure-Based Exercise Program; Other: Telerehabilitation-Based Structured Exercise Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06079489

buhucgun03

Details and patient eligibility

About

The increasing use of computers and mobile devices due to advancing technology has brought with it some negative consequences such as video game addiction. Research has shown that playing video games for too long can lead to a number of acute and chronic serious musculoskeletal problems that can negatively affect health. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation-based structured exercise program in video game-addicted adults and compare these effects with the effect of brochure-based exercise. Postural assessments, pain assessments, fine motor skill assessments, grip strength measurements, and reaction time assessments were performed. All assessments were repeated before and after the 8-week program for both groups. Participants in the EG were given a telerehabilitation-based structured exercise program for an average of 40 minutes three days a week for 8 weeks. Participants in the CG were given brochure-based exercises three days a week for 8 weeks.

Enrollment: 44 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Being between 18-40 years old
• Having a score of ≥30 on the Game Addiction Inventory for Adults (GAIA)
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Having high-speed internet, a camera, and a microphone

Exclusion criteria

• Having a neurological/orthopedic condition that would prevent exercise
• Having a cognitive impairment
• Having a vision or hearing loss

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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44 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants were advised to repeat the brochure-based exercises 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Correct sitting and standing positions and ergonomic materials were also explained in detail. Participants' adherence to the exercise program was tracked by an exercise diary.

Treatment:

Other: Brochure-Based Exercise Program

Experimental Group

Experimental group

Description:

Progressive physical fitness and posture exercises were given via telerehabilitation 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Specific exercises for upper extremities, lower extremities, neck, trunk and lower back were selected and progressed by changing the frequency, duration and variety within the program. All exercises were performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist during video conference calls lasting an average of 40 minutes. Correct sitting and standing positions and ergonomic materials were also explained in detail. Participants' adherence to the exercise program was tracked by an exercise diary.

Treatment:

Other: Telerehabilitation-Based Structured Exercise Program