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September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

A 2-year follow-up analysis of individuals with internet use disorders treated with the webcam-based telemedicine OMPRIS intervention

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JDJan Dieris-HircheSNSebastian NikoforMPMagdalena Pape

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Overview

Follow-up analysis reveals reduction in IUD symptoms in participants receiving the OMPRIS intervention, suggesting effective telemedicine strategies.

Key Points

  • Participants showed no significant increase in IUD symptom severity over 2 years, indicating sustained treatment effects.
  • The analysis involved 116 participants, with linear mixed models demonstrating consistent results across secondary outcomes.
  • Using webcam-based therapy, the OMPRIS intervention effectively reduced symptoms while allowing flexibility for patients.
  • Results suggest that telemedicine can be a viable alternative for treating individuals with internet use disorders.

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Dieris-Hirche et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a26954b1d3bfb60dd895https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-12401-z
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