Stopping internet use for college students with internet addiction
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether stopping internet use can help college students with mild or moderate internet addiction. Participants will stop using the internet, and the study will see if this reduces addiction levels.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You are a college student, but not majoring in sports.
- You have mild or moderate internet addiction (not severe).
- You have not practiced Tai Chi in the past 6 months.
- You do not have a regular exercise routine.
- You have no history of depression or anxiety and are not taking medications that affect your mind.
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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