Fighting fire with fire: study uses gaming to treat gaming addiction

NCT ID NCT07363850

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether group gaming activities can reduce harmful gaming habits in people with gaming disorder. About 100 participants will be split into two groups: one receives the gaming-based program, the other serves as a control. The goal is to see if the program lowers symptoms and gaming time, with follow-up three months later.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Shanghai Mental Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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