NCT06978426 Hand-Held Dynamometer Assessment: E-Sports Grip-Asymmetry Index as a Predictor of Wrist Pain
| NCT ID | NCT06978426 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ahram Canadian University |
| Condition | Wrist Injuries |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 56 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 56 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-01.
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Brief Summary
This cross-sectional study investigates whether a simple Grip-Asymmetry Index (GAI) can predict self-reported wrist pain in professional e-sports athletes. Professional gamers (aged 18-30) who play at least 35 hours per week will be assessed using a Jamar dynamometer to measure maximal grip force in both hands. The study will compare GAI between two groups: those with wrist pain (≥3/10 on Visual Analog Scale during play) and those without pain. A GAI cutoff value for predicting wrist pain risk will be established through ROC analysis, with additional factors such as gaming hours, BMI, and sex incorporated into a multivariable logistic regression model.
Eligibility 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06978426 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 30 Years, studying Wrist Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06978426 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06978426 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06978426 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Egypt.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06978426 clinical trial?
NCT06978426 is sponsored by Ahram Canadian University. The trial plans to enroll 56 participants.