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November 1, 2025World Journal of Psychiatry

Effectiveness of non-invasive interventions for internet gaming disorder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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HBHaewon Byeon

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Meta-analysis shows non-invasive interventions improve gaming habits and psychosocial functioning among adolescents, indicating effective treatments for IGD.

Key Points

  • Non-invasive interventions significantly reduce IGD symptoms, enhancing psychosocial well-being.
  • The pooled standardized mean difference for IGD symptom reduction is 0.56, indicating significant efficacy.
  • The meta-analysis encompasses 11 randomized controlled trials involving 1208 participants across diverse settings.
  • These findings support the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and virtual reality therapy as viable treatment options.

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Haewon Byeon (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69054ffa1a99e50463de682fhttps://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v15.i11.110759
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