Effectiveness of a mobile intervention for adolescent gaming issues
A Study of the Effectiveness of a Mobile-based Early Intervention on Adolescent Hazardous Gaming
NA · Shanghai Mental Health Center · NCT06811571
This study tests a mobile program designed to help teenagers with gaming problems to see if it can prevent them from developing more serious gaming issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Mental Health Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai) |
| Trial ID | NCT06811571 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a mobile-based early intervention program designed to address hazardous gaming among adolescents, which can lead to gaming disorder. The intervention is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and aims to prevent the progression to more severe gaming issues. Participants are divided into an intervention group, which receives the program for one month, and a control group, which does not receive any intervention. Assessments are conducted at baseline and two months post-intervention to measure changes in gaming behavior, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents diagnosed with hazardous gaming as per ICD-11 criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with a clinical diagnosis of gaming disorder or serious physical illness may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of developing gaming disorder in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While there are few evidence-based interventions for hazardous gaming, this technology-based approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) Clinical diagnosis of hazardous gaming defined in the ICD-11 (2) Fully comprehending the research's purpose and procedures and signing the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * (1)Serious physical illness or intellectual disability (2) Clinical diagnosis of gaming disorder (3) Not completing all the interventions or assessments
Where this trial is running
Shanghai
- Shanghai Mental Health Center — Shanghai, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Na Zhong, MD
- Email: winco917@hotmail.com
- Phone: 08613671644472
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Gaming Disorder