Overview
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) neurofeedback in alleviating internet gaming disorder (IGD) symptoms by training individuals with such symptoms to down-regulate the activity in their reward-processing-related midbrain regions.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Meet at least five of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5) criteria for IGD and score 38 or above on the Internet Addiction Test (IAT)
- First language is Chinese (Mandarin)
- Right-handed
- Have played the mobile game "King of Glory" for more than 3 years
- Ability to give informed consent
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any primary diagnosis of a current psychological or neurological disorder
- Any history of psychological or neurological disorder
- Any MRI contraindication
- Currently on a psychotropic medication
- Any history of substance dependence
- Any history of brain injury or surgery