CompletedNot Applicable

Neurofeedback for Internet Gaming Addiction

Macau20 participantsStarted 2023-10-15

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 28 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Meet at least five of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5) criteria for IGD and score 38 or above on the Internet Addiction 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 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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in self-reported urge for internet gaming as assessed by Visual Analog Scales (1 to 100)

Timeframe: Up to 30 days after the intervention session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06063642

SponsorUniversity of Macau

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-20

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