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The intervention effect of emotion-based working memory training on online game addiction: A randomized controlled trial

The intervention effect of emotion-based working memory training on online game addiction: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600132272
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-09-11
Start date
2026-09-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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Conditions

Internet game disorder

Interventions

Intervention group:Emotional working memory training
Control group1:Working memory training

Sponsors

Yunnan Normal University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Chinese nationality; 2. Age between 18 and 35 years old; 3. IAT scale (Internet Gaming Addiction Scale) score is greater than or equal to 50, DSM-5 score is greater than or equal to 5, and at the same time, combined with gaming history (more than 2 years) and gaming time (more than 2 hours per day); 4. Normal vision or corrected vision.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe unstable physical or mental disorders diagnosed by professionals (such as asthma, heart disease, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, schizophrenia, etc.); 2. History of substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, etc.); 3. Previous history of brain trauma, cerebrovascular diseases or organic neurological disorders; 4. Within the past 3 months, have received other cognitive training or systematic psychological treatment; 5. Have metal implants in the body or have magnetic resonance examination contraindications such as claustrophobia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Internet Addiction Test;DSM-5 Internet Gaming Disorder Scale;Questionnaire of gaming urge;BOLD fMRI;Brain activation;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDong Guangheng

Yunnan Normal University

dongguangheng@ynnu.edu.cn+86 871 6591 2792

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026