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Study NCT ID:
NCT00118391
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-07-01
First Post:
2005-07-06
Brief Title:
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Gambling
Sponsor:
UConn Health
Organization:
UConn Health
Study Overview
Official Title:
Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy for the Treatment of Pathological Gambling
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2013-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
CBTCM
Brief Summary:
This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy CBT and contingency management CM in reducing gambling behaviors and other related problems in pathological gambling
Study hypothesis Participants who receive CBT and CM will attend more treatment sessions and show better outcomes than those who receive CBT alone
Study hypothesis Participants who receive CBT and CM will attend more treatment sessions and show better outcomes than those who receive CBT alone
Detailed Description:
Pathological gambling has become an increasingly problematic condition in the United States often causing serious financial psychological and public health consequences In an effort to treat this growing problem researchers have evaluated numerous therapies one such therapy is CBT CBT has been shown to improve pathological gambling outcomes However evidence suggests that adding CM to CBT could result in even more improved outcomes This study will compare the effectiveness of CBT and CM with that of CBT alone in reducing pathological gambling
This study will last 12 months Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CBT and CM or CBT alone for 8 weeks CBT will focus on reducing gambling urges and helping patients develop alternative behaviors to gambling CM will focus on encouraging patients to avoid gambling Participants in the CBT and CM group will receive voucher incentives for completing homework assignments and engaging in non-gambling social activities The vouchers will allow participants to take part in non-gambling activities of their choice Changes in gambling activities and problems will be assessed with self-report scales and interviews at study start and at Weeks 10 24 and 52
Participants will be asked to identify at least one person who knows about their gambling and will have regular contact with them over the 12 months of the study This person will be interviewed at study start and at Months 2 6 and 12 Contact persons will be asked about participants gambling behaviors personal relationships legal problems use of health care and mental health services and how the participant can be contacted if he or she moves
For information on related studies please follow these links
httpclinicaltrialsgovshowNCT00158314
httpclinicaltrialsgovshowNCT00618462
This study will last 12 months Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CBT and CM or CBT alone for 8 weeks CBT will focus on reducing gambling urges and helping patients develop alternative behaviors to gambling CM will focus on encouraging patients to avoid gambling Participants in the CBT and CM group will receive voucher incentives for completing homework assignments and engaging in non-gambling social activities The vouchers will allow participants to take part in non-gambling activities of their choice Changes in gambling activities and problems will be assessed with self-report scales and interviews at study start and at Weeks 10 24 and 52
Participants will be asked to identify at least one person who knows about their gambling and will have regular contact with them over the 12 months of the study This person will be interviewed at study start and at Months 2 6 and 12 Contact persons will be asked about participants gambling behaviors personal relationships legal problems use of health care and mental health services and how the participant can be contacted if he or she moves
For information on related studies please follow these links
httpclinicaltrialsgovshowNCT00158314
httpclinicaltrialsgovshowNCT00618462
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01MH060417-02 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01MH060417-02 |