Video game prescription? study tests fun way to build mental strength
NCT ID NCT07235696
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a specially designed game can help adults who have gone through major life stress feel more positive and resilient. Sixty participants will be split into three groups: one plays the game, one gets standard mental health education, and one waits. Researchers will check their mood and mental health right after the two-week program and again three months later.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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23 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * fluency in oral and written Cantonese or Mandarin; * having experienced at least one major life stress in the recent 5 years (assessed by the Life Stress Index); * normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing. Exclusion Criteria: * formal diagnosis of any major psychiatric illnesses or history of suicidal behaviour; * major physical illness, neurological condition or traumatic brain injury; * Intake of medication within the previous 6 months that may affect emotion or cognitive functions; * pregnancy (for women); * prior experience with any commercial computer repair simulation game.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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