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New therapy shows promise for gaming addiction

NCT ID NCT06018922

Symptom relief Sponsor: Region Skane Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Ongoing
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Cancelled
Cancelled before anyone took part.

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Expanded access
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Approved
The treatment has been approved, so it is available normally rather than through this programme.

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

Summary

This completed pilot study tested a new psychological treatment for people with gaming disorder or hazardous gaming. The treatment uses modules from cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy, tailored to each person's needs. 68 participants were followed to see if their gaming symptoms, psychological distress, and daily functioning improved.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy modules
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an evidence-based treatment option for people struggling with gaming disorder.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The treatment may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2021

Finished

Aug 2025

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

13 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Can read and speak Swedish fluidly. * ≥ 13 years of age * Are treatment seeking for problematic gaming or Gaming disorder Exclusion Criteria: \- Somatic or psychiatric disease that is contraindicating or severely complicates the implementation of the intervention (e.g., ongoing psychotic, manic or hypomanic episode or neuropsychiatric condition with severe disability)

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Conditions

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Internet Addiction Disorder

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Gaming disorder Internet gaming disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Region Skåne

    Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden

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