Efficacy of Indigenously Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Reducing Gaming Addiction Among Adolescents

Internet Gaming Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title:

Efficacy of Indigenously Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Reducing Gaming Addiction Among Adolescents

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05927883
• Other study ID #: 01-276182-002
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 15, 2023
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: June 2023
• Source: Bahria University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Research evidence identified internet gaming as an emerging problem in youth across the globe and a lot of interventions are being used for managing gaming and associated psychological problems considering cultural aspects. Therefore, the present study aims at investigating the efficacy of Indigenously adapted cognitive behavior therapy for internet gaming addiction among Pakistani Youth. For this purpose, adolescents enrolled in 8th-12th grades in elementary and higher secondary schools in twin cities of Pakistan. Adolescents who scored high on Internet gaming disorder in screening will be included in the study and further detailed investigation will be completed by administering semi-structured Clinical Interviews, Coping inventory, self-control, and social connectedness. Participants will be divided into 2 groups i.e. experimental and control groups.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 75
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: October 30, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 13 Years to 19 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adolescents ranging from 10 - 19 years (WHO, 2013) enrolled in an educational institute in the vicinity of the Federal capital area

2. Playing Internet offline/online games.

3. Excessive users who play more than 5-8 hours per day,40 hours per week will be included.

4. Playing games for at least the past year.

5. No history of major illness or any other psychological disorder.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed prior for any mental or psychological disorder.

2. Receiving any psychotherapy or medication for any particular disorder

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Internet Gaming Disorder

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Indigenously Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
IACBTGA will be comprised of 8 weekly sessions. Cognitive and behavioral strategies will be provided in sessions

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Bahria University	Islamabad	Federal Capital Area

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Bahria University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Internet Gaming Disorder Scale - short form (IGDS-SF9)	Screening tool for internet gaming addiction based on DSM-5 criteria	1 year
Secondary	Brief Self-Control Scale	The scale measures an individual's self-control	1 year