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NCT04551976 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Habits of Gamers Study
A NA study, sponsored by University of Southern California.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 123
- Enrollment target
NCT04551976 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 123 participants.
The verdict
NCT04551976, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Southern California.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 123 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Rationale: Mindfulness is a popular therapeutic strategy that has a growing body of evidence suggesting it can improve a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms. Yet, confusion exists as to why mindfulness is effective as well as the most effective ways in which to teach and practice mindfulness. The present study will test a mindfulness training protocol to better understand the most effective ways to teach and practice mindfulness. Intervention: A group of video game players, or "gamers", will be instructed on how to play a video game of their choice in a more mindful way and compare this to an activity of daily functioning (i.e., folding laundry). Outcomes from self-report measures taken both before and after study activities will be tested against a control group of gamers who will perform the same study activities without the mindfulness induction. Objective or Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to test the effects of a brief, standardized mindfulness prompt in order to better understand effective ways to train mindfulness concepts. The mindfulness prompt will be applied to an intrinsically motivated activity (i.e., video game play for experienced gamers) and an activity of daily functioning (i.e., laundry folding) in order to evaluate the different effects of mindfulness practice when implemented with a popular leisure activity versus a less engaging activity of daily living. Study Population: This study will include adult "gamers" ages 18-65. A gamer is someone who engages in some form of digital video game play for a minimal average of three hours per week. A pre-screening measuring will rule out any participants who do not play video games with enough frequency to be considered a gamer. Study sessions will take place remotely overseen via a Zoom-based video call with study personnel. Another exclusion criteria will be an inability to speak with study personnel via Zoom or do not have a private area to perform the study activities.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Mindfulness
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 123 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-08-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-01-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04551976
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04551976 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 123 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Southern California, which has 617 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Mindfulness is the first listed.
NCT04551976 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04551976 about?
NCT04551976 is a clinical study titled "Habits of Gamers Study". Rationale: Mindfulness is a popular therapeutic strategy that has a growing body of evidence suggesting it can improve a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms. Yet, confusion exists as to why mindfulness is effective as well as the most effective ways in which to teach and practice mind...
What is the current status of trial NCT04551976?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 123 participants. The study started on 2020-08-20. Estimated completion is 2021-01-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04551976?
The interventions under investigation include: Mindfulness (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04551976?
This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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