ArticleJournal of behavioral addictions2024
Ten years of research on the treatments of internet gaming disorder: A scoping review and directions for future research.
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- A multi-scale, circuit-to-gene signature of approach-bias modification in internet gaming disorder.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2026Trial
- Light Therapy Alleviates Addiction-Related Symptoms and Reshapes Habenula and Midbrain Pathways.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Trial
- The effect and neural changes underlying mindfulness meditation training in patients with comorbid internet gaming disorder and depression: A randomized clinical trial.Translational psychiatry · 2026Trial
- Efficacy and Neural Mechanisms of Mindfulness Meditation Among Adults With Internet Gaming Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2024Trial
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- Resource-strengthening training for adolescents with problematic gaming (Res@t-A): Results from an exploratory single-arm pre-post-follow-up intervention study.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2026Article
- Off-Label Medications and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) in the Treatment of Internet Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Addictive behaviors reports · 2026Review
- Coping, escapism, and fantasy motives and depression symptoms mediate the relationship between emotion dysregulation and gaming disorder.Addictive behaviors reports · 2026Article
- Cognitive Diagnosis Computerized Adaptive Testing (CD-CAT) for Adolescent Internet Gaming Disorder: A Conceptual Assessment Framework.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Effects of Progressive Aerobic Training on Executive-Reward Network Connectivity and Symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR serious games · 2025Article
- Functional connectivity-related changes underlying mindfulness meditation for internet gaming disorder: a randomized clinical trial.Npj mental health research · 2025Article
- Individual-specific subspace of altered functional connectivity predicts clinical symptoms in Internet gaming disorder.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Therapeutic Interventions in the Treatment of Internet Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Review
- Features related to the presence of internet gaming disorder and their impact on the treatment outcomes.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2025Article
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Game: An Ironic Way to Treat Internet Gaming Disorder.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Evolution of specialist treatment of gaming disorder and internet addiction in Japan.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- When Games Influence Words: Gaming Addiction among College Students Increases Verbal Aggression through Risk-Biased Drifting in Decision-Making.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Wanting-liking dissociation and altered dopaminergic functioning: Similarities between internet gaming disorder and tobacco use disorder.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2024Article
- A Case Report of Internet Gaming Disorder Treated With Bupropion and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.Cureus · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Although internet gaming disorder (IGD) has been listed in section III of the DSM-5 for approximately 10 years, the study of treatments for IGD remains in early stages. Nonetheless, a summary of findings to date and discussion of future research needs are warranted. Methods: The current study reviewed scientific treatment studies with control groups and randomized controlled trials. We summarized the strengths and weaknesses of different treatment strategies and identified gaps in the research literature that may inform the direction of future research efforts. Results: Sixteen studies were reviewed. Existing treatment studies may be categorized into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), pharmacotherapies, non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), and others. Conclusions: CBT is the most widely studied treatment strategy for IGD thus far. Future studies should consider IGD-specific CBT treatment strategies. Medication-based treatment should be implemented with caution. NIBS is promising, and future studies should explore the most efficacious parameters and targets. In addition, studies should consider sex differences in the treatment of IGD.
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