August 16, 2025

Randomized Controlled Trial of Starship Rescue: A Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Biofeedback-Based Computer Game to Treat Anxiety in Children and Young People with Long-Term Physical Conditions.

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Randomized controlled trial shows reductions in anxiety and improved quality of life in children, suggesting potential for therapeutic gaming.

Participants achieved reduced anxiety and improved quality of life at both 4 weeks and 3 months, indicating potential benefits of cognitive behavior therapy.
Changes in anxiety symptoms were measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale and the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale over 4 weeks.
Randomized controlled trial involving 60 children ages 8-18 tested a cognitive behavior therapy game against a placebo game.
Further research is needed to clarify the clinical value of this eHealth intervention for long-term physical conditions.

Thabrew et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Randomized controlled trial shows reductions in anxiety and improved quality of life in children, suggesting potential for therapeutic gaming.