UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000060420 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000069119 |
| Scientific Title | The effect of intradermal needles resembling a thumbtack stimulation on target tracking movements (AIM movements) via mouse operation in the Esport athletes.: Double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial. |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/01/21 |
| Last modified on | 2026/01/21 11:55:17 |
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Basic information
Public title
The effect of intradermal needles resembling a thumbtack stimulation on target tracking movements (AIM movements) via mouse operation in the Esport athletes.
Acronym
The effect of acupuncture on aiming movements in esports athletes.
Scientific Title
The effect of intradermal needles resembling a thumbtack stimulation on target tracking movements (AIM movements) via mouse operation in the Esport athletes.: Double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial.
Scientific Title:Acronym
The effect of acupuncture on aiming movements in Esport athletes: Double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial.
Region
| Japan |
Condition
Condition
Adults without disabilities who are deeply involved in esports and actively play games.
Classification by specialty
| Rehabilitation medicine | Adult |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
The effect of acupuncture (intradermal needles resembling a thumbtack) stimulation on target tracking movements (AIM movements) via mouse operation in the Esport athletes
Basic objectives2
Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
Analyzing muscle activity during target tracking movements (AIM movements) with surface electromyography.
Key secondary outcomes
1) Motion Video
2) Questionnaire on computer work, gaming/esports, and acupuncture treatment experience
3) Questionnaire on self-reported symptoms
4) Pointing the areas of fatigue
5) The practitioner's and research participant's perceived confidence regarding the acupuncture treatment authenticity
Base
Study type
Interventional
Study design
Basic design
Cross-over
Randomization
Randomized
Randomization unit
Individual
Blinding
Double blind -all involved are blinded
Control
Placebo
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
3
Purpose of intervention
Treatment
Type of intervention
| Device,equipment | Maneuver |
Interventions/Control_1
Treatment with penetrating needles.
Interventions/Control_2
Treatment with no-touch placebo needles (the needle tip does not reach the skin).
Interventions/Control_3
No treatment (control).
Interventions/Control_4
Interventions/Control_5
Interventions/Control_6
Interventions/Control_7
Interventions/Control_8
Interventions/Control_9
Interventions/Control_10
Eligibility
Age-lower limit
| 18 | years-old | <= |
Age-upper limit
| 65 | years-old | >= |
Gender
Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria
1) Healthy adults without neurological disorder.
2) Esport athletes who are regularly practise.
Key exclusion criteria
1) Participants who have with disorders affecting the nervous system of the neck, shoulders, and upper limbs (central or peripheral neuropathy, circulatory disorders, cervical disc herniation, etc.).
2) Participants who have neck, shoulder, or upper limb injuries (fractures, muscle strains, tendon ruptures, tendonitis).
Target sample size
30
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | Hiroyoshi |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Yajima |
Organization
Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Science
Division name
Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Zip code
135-0063
Address
Japan 2-9-1 Ariake Koto-ku, Tokyo
TEL
+08-3-6703-7000
yajima@tau.ac.jp
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | You |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Hiramastu |
Organization
Keio University
Division name
Graduate School of Media Design
Zip code
223-8521
Address
Keio University 2F Collaboration Complex 4-1-1 Hiyoshi Kohoku-ku Yokohama-city Kanagawa, Japan
TEL
045-564-2517
Homepage URL
s160008@tau.ac.jp
Sponsor or person
Institute
Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
AY 2025 Doctoral Student Grant-in-Aid Program by the Ushioda Memorial Fund
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Self funding
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences IRB
Address
135-0063 Japan 2-9-1 Ariake Koto-ku, Tokyo
Tel
+08-3-6703-7000
akiyama@tau.ac.jp
Secondary IDs
Secondary IDs
NO
Study ID_1
Org. issuing International ID_1
Study ID_2
Org. issuing International ID_2
IND to MHLW
Institutions
Institutions
東京有明医療大学（東京都）/ Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences (Tokyo)
東京アニメ・声優 & eスポーツ専門学校（東京都）/Tokyo College of Anime & E-sports (Tokyo)
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 01 | Month | 21 | Day |
Related information
URL releasing protocol
Publication of results
Unpublished
Result
URL related to results and publications
Number of participants that the trial has enrolled
29
Results
Results date posted
Results Delayed
Results Delay Reason
Date of the first journal publication of results
Baseline Characteristics
Participant flow
Adverse events
Outcome measures
Plan to share IPD
IPD sharing Plan description
Progress
Recruitment status
Completed
Date of protocol fixation
| 2025 | Year | 06 | Month | 30 | Day |
Date of IRB
| 2025 | Year | 07 | Month | 28 | Day |
Anticipated trial start date
| 2025 | Year | 10 | Month | 29 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2025 | Year | 12 | Month | 12 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 01 | Month | 21 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 01 | Month | 21 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000069119
