Testing brain stimulation for gaming disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique (tACS) can help people with severe gaming disorder by improving how they interact with others. It aims to understand and treat the social challenges linked to the condition.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with severe gaming disorder according to the World Health Organization's criteria.
- Your hearing and vision are normal, or corrected to normal with glasses or contacts.
- You do not have any other mental health conditions (like depression or anxiety) that were diagnosed in the last 5 years.
- You do not have a brain condition that affects thinking, such as a stroke or dementia.
- You do not have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other major mental health diagnoses.
- You have no medical reason that would make the brain stimulation treatment unsafe for you.
Quick eligibility check
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