Brain stimulation study for internet gaming disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce gaming time and cravings for people with internet gaming disorder. It focuses on players of King's Honour (Honor of Kings) who game heavily.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You mainly play King's Honour (Honor of Kings).
- You have played online games for at least 14 hours per week in the past year.
- You do not have a severe mental illness, neurological disorder, or serious physical illness.
- You do not have color blindness or other vision problems that could affect EEG recording.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating (if female).
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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