Can Mindfulness-Based therapy break the grip of internet addiction?

NCT ID NCT07750366

Completed Disease control Sponsor: National University of Modern Languages Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This trial tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-based approach, can help young adults reduce internet addiction and improve mental health. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive ACT or not, and changes in internet use, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation will be measured. The goal is to see if ACT offers a more effective way to address the psychological roots of internet addiction than traditional therapies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, ACT could offer a new, culturally adapted approach to help young adults reduce internet addiction and improve mental health.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and early, so results may not apply broadly. Success depends on participants' engagement and the therapy's fit in different cultural contexts.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Internet Addiction Disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INTERNET ADDICTION

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Locations

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Islamabad, 46000, Pakistan

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