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NCT Number: NCT04226677

The Effects of Video Based Training and Aerobic Exercise Training in Individuals With Internet Gaming Disorder

In this study, video-based training, aerobic training and both training will be applied to individuals with internet gaming disorder. Addiction levels and functional performance will be evaluated before and after treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Gaming Disorder Behavior Sedentary Behavior

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hasan Kalyoncu Universty

Gaziantep, Şahinbey, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of game-based training and aerobic exercise training on game addiction level, functional performance and exercise capacity in individuals with internet play disorder. In addition, the investigators think that facilitate the transition to exercise by using game-based training in order to gain exercise habit and reduce sedentary behaviours in individuals with internet gaming disorder.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, revision 5) Internet Gaming Impairment (IOOB) Diagnostic criteria: approval of five to nine items
  • No communication barrier
  • Playing game (smart phone,Play Station 4, Xbox, Personal Computer) at least 2 hours a day in the last year

Exclusion criteria

  • Cigarette use over 10 packsXyear
  • be using any medicine
  • Be actively involved in any sport.
  • Having chronic disease
  • Having physical disability

Treatment and study plan

Aerobic Exercise

Other

Treadmill training is include warming, cooling and training phase according to rating of perceived exertion for participants.

Other names: Treadmill training

video based exercise

Other

Exergame training include virtual reality games by xbox kinect.

Other names: exergame

Control Group

Other

first and last evaluations will be made

Other names: no intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short-Form (IGDS9-SF)

    Time frame: 2 Monthly change

    It consists of 9 questions. The scores that can be obtained from the scale vary between 9 and 45 and the increase in the scores, especially 36 points and above, indicates the high risk of game addiction.

  2. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

    Time frame: 2 Monthly change

    Used to calculate weekly physical activity level and METs

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quality of Life Assessment: Short Form-36.

    Time frame: 2 Monthly change

    Short Form-36., quality of life questionnaire will be used. This questionnaire consists of questions measuring physical function, physical role limitation, pain, general health, vitality, social function, emotional role limitations, and mental health status. The scores that can be obtained from the scale vary between 0 and 100 and the increase in the scores indicates that the quality of life is high.

  2. Anxiety Scale

    Time frame: 2 Monthly change

    Beck Anxiety Scale will be used to determine the anxiety levels of individuals.The scores that can be obtained from the scale vary between 0 and 30 and the increase in the scores indicates that the anxiety is high.

  3. Senior Fitness Test (SFT)

    Time frame: 2 Monthly change

    It is a test with seven physical fitness test parameters. Time and length measurements are saved in these parameters.

  4. 20m-Shuttle Run Test

    Time frame: 2 Monthly change

    It is used to assess aerobic capacity with the treadmill. The maximum oxygen consumption is saved.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cagtay Maden

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effects of Video Based Training and Aerobic Exercise Training on Game Addiction Level and Functional Performance in Individuals With Internet Gaming Disorder

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jan 13, 2020
Registry last updated
Oct 28, 2021

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