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Effect non-invasive brain stimulation on gaming habits, emotions, sleep, and thinking problems in internet gaming addiction individuals.

Effect of Non-Invasive Neuromodulation on gaming behaviour, emotional dysfunction, sleep and cognition impairment in Internet gaming disorder: A Randomised clinical trail - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101427
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-01-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F638- Other impulse disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Active group: Cranial electrical stimulation for 4 sessions per week, 20 mins/session, for 4 weeks, Control Intervention1: Sham group: Receive a procedure designed to mimic the active g

Sponsors

Shivangi Kapil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 to 30 years Regardless of gender Diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder (DSM-5) Regular gaming for equal to or more than 12 hours/week for the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of seizure disorder or epilepsy Presence of neurological disorders (stroke, TBI, brain tumor, etc.) Any other severe psychiatric illness Current substance use disorder (except caffeine/nicotine) Current use of psychoactive medications Implanted metallic or electronic devices Prior exposure to neuromodulation or any other intervention in the past 6 months Severe cognitive impairment or intellectual disability Severe visual, auditory, or motor impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Internet gaming addiction and cravingTimepoint: Baselines and 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
sleep cognition impairment emotional dysfunctionTimepoint: Baselines and 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaurabh Kumar

SGT University

Saurabh_fpt@sgtuniversity.org9023245955

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026