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Brain Connectivity May Flag IGD Risk

Impulsivity-linked brain patterns identified a subtype with a markedly higher 2-year risk for developing internet gaming disorder.

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A longitudinal study in BMC Medicine identifies neuroimaging-defined subtypes linked to internet gaming disorder (IGD), revealing that individuals with higher impulsivity and distinct brain connectivity patterns have a significantly increased risk for developing IGD over two years. Specifically, the higher-risk group exhibited lower orbitofrontal connectivity and higher occipital connectivity related to impulsivity. The study analyzed data from 770 participants and indicates that monitoring these neurobiological markers could aid in early identification and intervention for IGD, although additional research is necessary to confirm these findings.

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Brain Connectivity May Flag IGD Risk

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 6, 2026

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