Exploring brain mechanisms and interventions for gaming disorder
Official title: Brain Mechanism of Disrupted Interpersonal Interaction in Gaming Disorder Affecting Cognitive Control and Its Hierarchical Multidimensional Evaluation Intervention
Run by Shanghai Mental Health Center · NCT06208358 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to understand how gaming disorder affects the brain and to see if a new combination of education, therapy, and brain training can help people who struggle with it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Mental Health Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 17, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06208358 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals clinically diagnosed with severe gaming disorder as defined by the ICD-11.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other significant mental health disorders or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the brain mechanisms underlying interpersonal interaction issues and cognitive control deficits in individuals with gaming disorder. It employs a prospective cohort design, utilizing multi-modal brain functional imaging alongside cognitive and social psychological assessments. The research aims to develop a comprehensive intervention system for high-risk individuals, incorporating educational, psychological, and neural regulation strategies to prevent and treat gaming disorder effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective interventions for individuals suffering from gaming disorder.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on similar interventions specifically for gaming disorder, the use of cognitive and neural interventions has shown promise in related mental health conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * (1)Clinical diagnosis of severe Gaming Disorder defined in the ICD-11; (2)Normal hearing and vision, or within normal range after correction; Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Clinical diagnosis of mental health disorders other than GD defined in the ICD-11 in the past 5 years；(2) Suffering from diseases that affect cognitive function (such as cerebrovascular diseases) ; (3) Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression or other Axis I disorder of DSM-V criteria;(4)any contraindication for tACS intervention.
Where it's running
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.