U.S., Feb. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07434778) titled 'Group-based IMPROVE Therapy for Problematic Internet Use in University Students' on Feb. 12.
Brief Summary: Problematic internet use (PIU) is a growing behavioral health concern among university students. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and psychological mechanisms of "IMPROVE," a manualized, multimodal group-based psychotherapy. The IMPROVE program integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies with motivational elements, mindfulness training, and socially interactive exercise. In this randomized controlled trial, 600 university students with moderate to severe PIU will be randomized to either the 8-week IMPROVE intervent...