A pilot study of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for internet gaming disorder among college-aged students in South Korea

A pilot study of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for internet gaming disorder among college students in South Korea: Effects on IGD symptoms and related psychological outcomes

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17598517

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-19

Start date

2024-12-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-01

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Conditions

Internet gaming disorder Other

Interventions

The intervention group (n = 24) participated in eight group sessions of MBCT-G and a control group (n = 22) received no intervention. This intervention involved the following eight session themes: (a

Feldman & Kuyken, 2019). Participants were randomly assigned using Microsoft Excel software to generate a list of random numbers. Randomization was performed by a research team member, but the princi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

19 Years to 24 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Enrolled in college or university 2. High risk of IGD 3. Between the ages of 19 and 24 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of psychosis, intellectual disabilities (intelligence quotient of 70 or less), or risk of suicidal attempts

Countries

Korea, South

Contacts

Public ContactAnderson Yoon

andersonyoon@skku.edu+82 1025567116

Outcome results

None listed

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