Can family therapy curb teen gaming addiction? small trial tests four-week program
NCT ID NCT06098807
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This completed pilot study tested a short, family-centered behavioral treatment for teenagers (ages 12-17) struggling with problematic gaming or excessive screen use. Ten families participated in four weekly group sessions—separate for kids and parents—led by a clinician trained in cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce screen-related problems and improve family relationships. Because it was very small and had no comparison group, the results are preliminary.
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BUP; Region Skane
Lund, Lund, 22240, Sweden
What this could mean
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Active substance
Family-centered behavioral therapy (group sessions for children and parents)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, short-term therapy to help families manage problematic gaming and screen habits in teens.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study (10 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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