Emotional Association Bias Modification Training in Individuals With IGD
Internet Gaming Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Internet Gaming Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
the 5th edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 ) recommended diagnosis of Internet gaming disorder :
the scores of the 9 items of DSM-5 recommended diagnosis for Internet gaming disorder ≥ 5.
engagement in popular Internet games (e.g. Arena of Valor, League of Legends and Player Unknown's Battle Grounds) for over 20 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months.
- the scores of the Young-Internet addiction Test ≥ 50
Exclusion Criteria:
- current or history of use of illegal substances and other addictions;
- current or history of psychiatric or neurological illness;
- current use of psychotropic medications.
Sites / Locations
- State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
EABM training group
Control training group
about 40 individuals with IGD will be randomly assigned to the EABM training group
about another 40 individuals with IGD will be randomly assigned to the control training group