Wölfling K, Müller KW, Dreier M, et al. - A multicenter randomized clinical trial was done in four outpatient clinics in Germany and Austria from January 24, 2012, to June 14, 2017, including follow-ups in order to ascertain whether manualized cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), using short-term treatment for internet and computer game addiction (STICA), was effective in individuals who were experiencing internet and computer game addiction. A total of 143 men were analyzed on the basis of intent-to-treat analyses. Fifty of 72 men in the STICA group exhibited remission vs 17 of 71 men in the WLC group. In logistic regression analysis, considering internet addiction baseline severity, comorbidity, treatment center, and age, remission in the STICA vs WLC group was greater. Fourteen adverse events and eight serious adverse events transpired. A causal association with treatment one in each group, was recognized as suitable in two adverse events. In conclusion, for a broad range of internet addictions, short-term treatment for internet and computer game addiction is an encouraging, manualized, short-term CBT in various treatment centers. Moreover, further trials are needed examining the long-term efficiency of STICA and discussing particular groups and subgroups in comparison with active control conditions.