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 range18 Years – 28 Years

SexALL

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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

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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