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Short family therapy shows promise for teen gaming addiction

NCT ID NCT06098807

Disease control Sponsor: Region Skane Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This small completed study tested a 4-week family-centered behavioral program for teens aged 12–17 with self-perceived problems from gaming or screen use. The program included separate group sessions for teens and parents, led by a clinician with cognitive behavioral therapy training. The goal was to see if this brief, accessible approach could reduce screen-related problems and improve family relationships.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Family-centered behavioral therapy (4 weekly group sessions for children and parents separately)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, short-term treatment option for teens struggling with gaming or screen overuse.
What could go wrong
This is a very small (10 participants), completed pilot study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and may not be enough for severe cases.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 12 to \<18 years 2. Self-perceived problems in the family regarding computer gaming or screen use 3. Children/youth and guardians can read, write and communicate in Swedish 4. An available guardian who can participate in the treatment 5. Access to the internet 6. Possibility to participate in treatment sessions on site at the reception Exclusion criteria: 1\. Observed or suspected intellectual disability

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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 Internet gaming disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BUP; Region Skane

    Lund, Lund, 22240, Sweden

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