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Game on: can playing a video game inoculate young minds against diet myths?

NCT ID NCT07803380

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Beijing Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Researchers at Beijing Normal University are testing whether interactive games can help young adults recognize and resist nutrition-related misinformation on social media. The study enrolls 330 people aged 18 to 30 who will play a game that teaches them to spot misleading techniques like fake authority and fear appeals. Some participants receive a cognitive version, others an emotional version, and a control group receives no game. The trial measures changes in how credible participants find misinformation and how accurately they identify manipulation techniques, right after the game and again two weeks later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Game-based cognitive and emotional inoculation interventions
What this could lead to
If effective, these game-based interventions could offer a scalable way to boost digital health literacy and reduce the spread of nutrition misinformation among young adults.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and measures short-term effects only. The interventions may not translate into real-world behavior change or lasting resistance to misinformation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 330 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 to 30 years. 2. Able to read and understand Chinese. 3. Able to access and independently complete the online intervention game and study questionnaires. 4. Has access to WeChat for study communication and follow-up reminders. 5. Provides electronic informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Younger than 18 years or older than 30 years. 2. Unable to read Chinese or independently complete the online study procedures. 3. Does not provide electronic informed consent.

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Conditions

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Communication

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Digital health literacy Health communication Health misinformation Misinformation

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Locations

  • Beijing Normal University

    Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519087, China

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