Retrieval-extinction Paradigm on Internet Gaming Disorder

Last updated: December 3, 2019
Sponsor: Beijing Normal University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Addictions

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04180839
R-E_IGD
  • Ages 18-30
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The overall aim of this experimental study is to apply the new paradigm of substance addiction intervention to the study of Internet gaming disorder(IGD) subjects' intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. the 5th edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 )recommended diagnosis of Internet gaming disorder : the scores of the 9 items of DSM-5recommended diagnosis for Internet gaming disorder ≥ 5.

  2. the scores of the Young-Internet addiction Test ≥ 50

  3. engagement in popular Internet games (e.g. Arena of Valor, League of Legends andPlayer Unknown's Battle Grounds) for over 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12months.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. current or history of use of illegal substances and other addictions;

  2. current or history of psychiatric or neurological illness;

  3. current use of psychotropic medications.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Study Start date:
November 25, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
April 30, 2020

Study Description

This study is based on the retrieval-extinction paradigm.As with the efficacy, the experiment aims to test the effect of the retrieval-extinction paradigm on game craving and behave of IGD subjects, so as to provide an empirical basis for the development of effective intervention means of Internet gaming disorder.

Connect with a study center

  • State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University

    Beijing, Beijing 100875
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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