Internet Gaming Habits and Brain Chemistry in Young Teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how excessive video gaming affects the brains and behavior of children ages 10–14. Researchers will compare children who game heavily with those who don't, measuring brain chemicals and decision-making patterns to understand why some kids struggle to control their gaming.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 10 and 14 years old
- Child can read and write well enough to understand study materials
- Both child and parent/guardian must agree to participate in writing
- For gaming group: child meets clinical criteria for internet gaming disorder (confirmed by assessment)
- No severe intellectual disability, autism, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder diagnosis
- No serious neurological conditions that would prevent understanding instructions
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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