Game and exercise for teen gaming disorder
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a computer-based game and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve symptoms, thinking skills, and brain function in teens with Internet gaming disorder. It aims to find new ways to help teens who struggle with gaming.
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Who can take part
- Be a teenager (aged 12 to 18)
- Have problems with gaming (called Internet gaming disorder)
- Be able to follow instructions and do the study procedures
- Have no physical, hearing, or color blindness issues
- Have no heart or lung condition that limits exercise
- Not have another mental health condition unrelated to gaming
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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