Brain stimulation for internet gaming disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a brain-stimulation treatment (called tDCS) for people who feel addicted to online gaming. It aims to see if this gentle, non-invasive treatment can help reduce the urge to play and improve control.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- You should be familiar with and mainly play the game King's Honour.
- You must have a high score on a standard gaming addiction questionnaire (IGDS9-SF score of 32 or more).
- You must meet the official medical criteria for internet gaming disorder (as defined by DSM-5).
- You must have played online games for at least 14 hours per week over the last year.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form to take part voluntarily.
Quick eligibility check
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