Evaluation of Interventions to Promote Work-Life Balance Among Students at Gaming Schools
JERRI
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interventional
200
1 country
1
Brief Summary
Introduction : Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) affects an estimated 14% of French adolescents, with consequences ranging from sleep disorders and academic failure to social and mental health difficulties. Despite growing recognition of the disorder, evidence-based interventions tailored to high-risk youth remain scarce. Objective : To assess the effect of co-constructed interventions, online (in-game conference and building challenges) and in-person (lecture and campus challenges), on reducing IGD-related risks. Methods Quasi-experimental comparative study. 200 students (18-25 years) recruited across two gaming schools in Bordeaux and Nantes over an academic year. IGD assessed via the Gaming Addiction Scale at baseline (M0) and 6 months (M6), alongside broader health measures (sleep, mental health, sedentary behavior). Implementation data and qualitative insights are also collected. Expected outcomes Reduction in IGD scores, evidence on the relative effectiveness of online vs. in-person formats, and actionable insights for scaling school-based gaming disorder prevention programs.
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Started Jan 2027
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 14, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 21, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2027
ExpectedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 31, 2028
Study Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2028
October 21, 2026
September 1, 2026
2 years
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) score
Change in IGD score measured by the Gaming Addiction Scale (GAS), a validated self-administered questionnaire assessing problematic gaming behaviors. The scale is completed online at baseline and at 6 months. A reduction in score indicates a decrease in IGD-related risk.
6 months
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Overall health status (sleep quality, mental health, sedentary behavior, and social health)
19 months
Study Arms (2)
Online health promotion interventions for gaming school students
EXPERIMENTALStudents allocated to the online intervention arm, receiving streamer-led conferences and virtual building challenges delivered through digital platforms and online game environments.
In person health promotion interventions for gaming school students
ACTIVE COMPARATORStudents allocated to the in-person intervention arm, receiving in-school lectures and campus-based team challenges promoting balanced gaming habits and healthier school environments.
Interventions
Students receive two in-person interventions delivered within their school: a lecture-based conference promoting balanced gaming habits, and campus-based challenges encouraging collective action around wellbeing and healthier gaming environments.
Two complementary online interventions co-designed with students, streamers, and teaching staff. The first consists of a two-hour virtual conference led by mental health professionals and popular gaming influencers, with interactive discussions. The second involves multi-week virtual building challenges in digital game environments, inviting participants to explore concepts of life balance and wellbeing through creative gameplay.
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Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Hôpital Robert Debré
Paris, 75019, France
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Enora LE ROUX, PhD
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 14, 2026
First Posted
October 21, 2026
Study Start (Estimated)
January 1, 2027
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 31, 2028
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 31, 2028
Last Updated
October 21, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-09