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Hand-Held Dynamometer Assessment: E-Sports Grip-Asymmetry Index as a Predictor of Wrist Pain
Led by Ahram Canadian University · Updated on 2025-05-18
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Hand-Held Dynamometer Assessment: E-Sports Grip-Asymmetry Index as a Predictor of Wrist Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Professional e-sports athletes who receive compensation for gaming activities
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- Play video games professionally for at least 35 hours per week
- For Pain Group: Report wrist pain rated 3 or higher on a 10-point Visual Analog Scale during gaming
- For No-Pain Group: Report minimal to no wrist pain (less than 3 on a 10-point Visual Analog Scale) during gaming
You will not qualify if you...
- History of neurologic disease
- History of rheumatic disease
- Previous wrist surgery
- Recent wrist trauma within the last 3 months
- Use of pain medication within 24 hours before assessment
- Unable to perform grip strength testing
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza Governorate, Egypt, 3221405
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Research Team
M
Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.D
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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N/A
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Number of Arms
2
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