Exercise Program for Esports Athletes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how a special exercise program can help esports athletes improve reaction time and mouse click accuracy. The program combines resistance and cardiovascular training, which may also enhance cognitive function, performance, sleep, and overall quality of life. Suitable candidates for this trial include University of Miami students who play video games for at least one hour a week and can engage in full-body exercises without health issues. As an unphased trial, participants can contribute to innovative research that could enhance esports performance and personal well-being.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this exercise program is safe for esports athletes?
Studies have shown that exercise programs are generally safe for esports athletes. Research indicates that combining strength training with exercises that enhance heart and lung health can boost overall well-being without serious risks. For example, one study found that physical training programs improve both the physical and mental health of esports players.
Although specific details on negative side effects from these programs were not provided, exercise is usually well-tolerated by healthy individuals. Since this trial focuses on exercise, a common and safe activity, participants are unlikely to experience harmful effects.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the exercise program for esports athletes because it combines resistance and cardiovascular training, specifically designed to address the unique physical demands of competitive gaming. Unlike traditional exercise routines, which might focus solely on general fitness, this program targets both strength and endurance, key for improving posture, reducing injury risk, and enhancing overall performance in esports. This approach is particularly promising as it aims to optimize physical health without interrupting gaming schedules, potentially offering esports athletes a tailored solution that existing general fitness programs do not provide.
What evidence suggests that this exercise program is effective for improving esports athletes' reaction time and mouse click accuracy?
Research shows that combining strength training and cardio can enhance esports performance. In this trial, participants will undergo a resistance and cardiovascular training intervention. One study found that players who regularly engaged in cardio exercises performed better in esports over time. Exercise also correlates with faster reaction times and improved gaming accuracy. Another study demonstrated that esports players who followed a structured exercise plan improved both their physical and gaming skills. These findings suggest that exercise could help esports players react faster and click more accurately.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Timothy Tiu, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Miami
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for esports athletes who want to improve their gaming skills. Participants should be interested in seeing if exercise can help with reaction time and mouse accuracy. The study will look at how resistance and cardiovascular training might benefit thinking, performance, sleep, and overall quality of life.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive resistance combined with cardiovascular training intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in reaction time and mouse accuracy after the exercise program
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Resistance combined with cardiovascular training
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Miami
Lead Sponsor