New study tests mindfulness to curb teen gaming addiction
NCT ID NCT07357792
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a program to help teens aged 11-15 reduce problematic video game use. The program includes mindfulness training in class, community activities, and support for adults. Researchers will compare teens who take part with those who don't, to see if the program helps build healthier habits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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492 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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11 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Educational Centres Inclusion Criteria: * Publicly funded * Located in the province of Pontevedra * Provide compulsory secondary education * Agree to participate in the study * Allow implementation of the programme Exclusion Criteria: * Simultaneous participation in another structured programme specifically addressing problematic video game use, gaming disorder, mindfulness or screen use. * Unable to guarantee the minimum conditions required for programme implementation Adolescents Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in the first year of compulsory secondary education at a participating centre * Provide signed informed consent * Have sufficient proficiency in the language used for the intervention and questionnaires * Are able to complete the study assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Difficulties that prevent participation in the sessions or completion of the questionnaires and cannot be managed with reasonable support * Signed informed consent is not provided * Consent is withdrawn at any time Adults Inclusion Criteria: * Parent, legal guardian, or caregiver of a participating adolescent and/or an adult involved in the school-based coordinating group * Agree to participate * Provide signed informed consent * Have access to an internet-connected electronic device to complete the online mindfulness programme and questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Consent is withdrawn * No access to a suitable internet-connected device
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro de Saúde de Rosalía de Castro
Vigo, Pontevedra, 36201, Spain
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