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Internet Gaming Disorder clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Internet Gaming Disorder clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in China (2), Hong Kong (2), Turkey (Türkiye) (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Internet Gaming Disorder clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Dual-target Neurofeedback Therapy for Internet Gaming Disorder | — | Bengbu | Recruiting | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Neurotrophic factors, impulsivity, and reward in children with internet gaming disorder | — | Istanbul, Bakirkoy | Recruiting | May 15, 2026 |
| Improving cognitive control in individuals with Internet Gaming Disorder through social reward interventions | — | Bengbu | Recruiting | May 4, 2025 |
| Chatbot intervention to help adolescents with digital addictions | — | Hong Kong | Recruiting | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Collective Motivational Interviewing for adolescents with internet gaming disorder | — | Shatin | Recruiting | Jun 26, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Dual-target Neurofeedback Therapy for Internet Gaming Disorder
We test a dual-target neurofeedback approach to see if it helps improve cognitive control in young adults with Internet Gaming Disorder.
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Neurotrophic factors, impulsivity, and reward in children with internet gaming disorder
This study tests whether kids aged 10–14 with internet gaming disorder have different levels of brain-derived and glial-derived neurotrophic factors compared with healthy peers.
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Improving cognitive control in individuals with Internet Gaming Disorder through social reward interventions
This study is testing if a self-help program that boosts social rewards can help people with Internet Gaming Disorder improve their focus and control over their gaming habits.
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Chatbot intervention to help adolescents with digital addictions
This study tests if a chatbot can help teenagers aged 10-19 reduce their gaming and social media addiction better than just receiving information about these issues.
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Collective Motivational Interviewing for adolescents with internet gaming disorder
This study tests whether collective motivational interviewing plus education materials helps teens with probable IGD reduce gaming symptoms and gain more support from a chosen caregiver or family member.
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Quick answers
How many Internet Gaming Disorder clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in China (2 trials), Hong Kong (2 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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