Neurofeedback for Internet Gaming Addiction

Last updated: July 28, 2024
Sponsor: University of Macau
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Addictions

Treatment

Neurofeedback training

Sham feedback training

Clinical Study ID

NCT06063642
BSERE23-APP004-ICI
  • Ages 18-28
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) neurofeedback in alleviating internet gaming disorder (IGD) symptoms by training individuals with such symptoms to down-regulate the activity in their reward-processing-related midbrain regions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Meet at least five of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disordersfifth edition (DSM-5) criteria for IGD and score 38 or above on the InternetAddiction Test (IAT)

  • First language is Chinese (Mandarin)

  • Right-handed

  • Have played the mobile game "King of Glory" for more than 3 years

  • Ability to give informed consent

  • Normal or corrected-to-normal vision

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any primary diagnosis of a current psychological or neurological disorder

  • Any history of psychological or neurological disorder

  • Any MRI contraindication

  • Currently on a psychotropic medication

  • Any history of substance dependence

  • Any history of brain injury or surgery

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Neurofeedback training
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 15, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
March 01, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau

    Taipa, 99078
    Macau

    Site Not Available

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