New group therapy aims to curb internet addiction in college students
NCT ID NCT07434778
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a group therapy program called IMPROVE for university students with moderate to severe problematic internet use. The program combines cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and exercise over 8 weekly sessions. Researchers will compare 600 students who receive IMPROVE to those on a waitlist to see if the therapy reduces internet addiction scores.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IMPROVE Program (group-based psychotherapy combining CBT, mindfulness, and exercise)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective, non-drug treatment option for students struggling with excessive internet use.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no prior results, so the therapy may not prove effective. The study also relies on self-reported internet use, which can be biased.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 360000, China
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Zhejiang University
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 360000, China
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