N/A
Completed N=40
Effect of Violent First-Person Shooter (FPS) Video Games on Shooting Accuracy
Gun Shot Wound
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03445156 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
40
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Hits to Head and Face — 132.7; 3.88; 5.33; 4.41 headshots — p=0.04
Summary
The present research tests the effects of violent shooting games on behavior within the game (Pilot Study) and on behavior after the game is turned off (Experiment Proper). The Experiment Proper is an exact replication of a previous study conducted in our lab that was retracted (see citation), but with a larger sample to get more reliable results (N=287 rather than N=151).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Hits to Head and Face |
132.7; 3.88; 5.33; 4.41; 3.86 | 0.04 sig |
| PRIMARY Other Hits |
1509.25; 586.10; 6.74; 7.70; 8.03 | <.001 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 and older
- Ohio State participant pool
Exclusion Criteria
- Under age 18
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03445156). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.