ArticleWorld journal of psychiatry2025
Effectiveness of non-invasive interventions for internet gaming disorder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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- Digital Media Use and Psychosocial Health among Adolescent Boys and Young Men.Current psychiatry reports · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundInternet gaming disorder (IGD) is a growing concern among adolescents and adults, necessitating effective treatment strategies beyond pharmacological interventions.
aimTo evaluated the effectiveness of non-invasive interventions for treating IGD among adolescents and adults.
methodsA total of 11 randomized controlled trials published between 2020 and 2025 were included in this meta-analysis, encompassing 1208 participants from diverse geographic and cultural contexts. The interventions examined included cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internet-based CBT, neurofeedback, virtual reality therapy, abstinence-based programs, and school-based prevention. The primary outcomes assessed were reductions in gaming time and IGD severity. Secondary outcomes included improvements in mood, anxiety, and psychosocial functioning (
resultsThe pooled standardized mean difference for IGD symptom reduction significantly favored non-invasive interventions (Hedges' g = 0.56, 95%CI: 0.38-0.74,
conclusionThese findings support the efficacy of scalable, low-risk non-invasive interventions as first-line treatment options for IGD, particularly in youth populations. Future studies should prioritize investigating long-term outcomes, comparing the effectiveness of different non-invasive modalities, and developing culturally adaptive delivery methods.
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