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A study on the application of rTMS to reduce psychological cravings in adolescent game addicts

A study on the application of rTMS to reduce psychological cravings in adolescent game addicts

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500102979
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-05-22
Start date
2022-11-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

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

Conditions

Gaming disorder

Interventions

Intervention group:Systematic rTMS treatment, 1 time/d
Control group:Pseudostimulation treatment similar to rTMS, 1 time/d

Sponsors

Suzhou Guangji Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
13 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Meet the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) diagnostic criteria for game addiction; 2. Age 13-18 years old; 3. Right hand; 4. Sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of organic brain disease, traumatic brain injury, or head surgery; 2. Equipped with pacemaker, nerve stimulator, etc.; 3. Those with a history of seizures in the past; 4. Those who have had electroconvulsions, rTMS and other physical therapy in the past month; 5. Diagnosed with other serious mental illnesses; 6. Other substance abuse or dependence (other than nicotine) within the last 5 years.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Level of thirst;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Level of cognitive functioning;Depression level;Anxiety levels;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLi Chuanwei

Suzhou Guangji Hospital

avylee@163.com+86 180 2026 2563

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026