Mechanisms and Interventions of Social Reward on Cognitive Control in Internet Gaming Disorder (NCT06957392) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mechanisms and Interventions of Social Reward on Cognitive Control in Internet Gaming Disorder
China60 participantsStarted 2024-12-25
Plain-language summary
Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) involves impaired cognitive control linked to reduced social reward and dACC-DLPFC brain circuit dysfunction. Enhancing social reward may restore this circuit and improve symptoms. This study uses psychological interventions and neuroimaging to explore and treat IGD.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged between 18 and 35 years, irrespective of gender, having completed a minimum of 9 years of education and capable of effectively cooperating in questionnaire evaluations.
* Consent to actively cooperate in the completion of subsequent follow-up assessments.
* All are right-handed
* The Gaming Disorder Screening (GDSS) Scale score ≥ 47 points;
* The main game played is Honor of Kings; Average weekly gaming time (Honor of Kings) greater than 21 hours, maintained for over one year; More than 50% of daily internet time spent playing online games;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cognitive functional impairments manifested through a history of head trauma, cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, etc., or usage of cognitive enhancement drugs in the past 6 months; an intellectual disability with an IQ score less than 70.
* A diagnosis of schizophrenia or other severe mental illnesses as per the DSM-5 criteria.
* Abuse or dependence on other psychoactive substances (excluding nicotine) within the past 5 years.
* Severe organic diseases that might compromise study participation.
* Color blindness or color weakness
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
1
Severity of Gaming Disorder
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 month
2
Social Reward
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 month
3
Executive Function
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 month
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06957392
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University