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Study NCT ID:
NCT00158314
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-07-01
First Post:
2005-09-07
Brief Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Pathological Gambling
Sponsor:
UConn Health
Organization:
UConn Health
Study Overview
Official Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for 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:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of three different treatment strategies in reducing gambling behaviors
Detailed Description:
The number of pathological gamblers in the United States is steadily growing leading to significant financial psychological and public health consequences However studies examining the effectiveness of treatment interventions for pathological gamblers are limited This study will compare the effectiveness of three different treatment strategies including referral to Gamblers Anonymous GA a self-help manual and cognitive behavioral therapy CBT in reducing gambling behaviors and other problems related to pathological gambling
This study will last 8 weeks Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three interventions Group 1 participants will be referred to GA and 8 weeks of CBT which focuses on teaching skills to help reduce gambling urges and develop alternative behaviors to gambling Group 2 participants will be referred to GA and given an 8-week self-help manual Group 3 participants will be referred to GA alone Questionnaires will be used to assess participants gambling behavior and any personal legal or health problems they may be experiencing The questionnaires will be completed at study entry study completion and at 6- and 12-month follow-up visits
Participants will be asked to identify at least one person who knows about their gambling problem and will have regular contact with them during the study and for at least 1 year This person will be interviewed at the beginning of the study and at Months 2 6 and 12 Researchers will ask contact persons 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
httpclinicaltrialsgovshowNCT00118391
httpclinicaltrialsgovshowNCT00618462
This study will last 8 weeks Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three interventions Group 1 participants will be referred to GA and 8 weeks of CBT which focuses on teaching skills to help reduce gambling urges and develop alternative behaviors to gambling Group 2 participants will be referred to GA and given an 8-week self-help manual Group 3 participants will be referred to GA alone Questionnaires will be used to assess participants gambling behavior and any personal legal or health problems they may be experiencing The questionnaires will be completed at study entry study completion and at 6- and 12-month follow-up visits
Participants will be asked to identify at least one person who knows about their gambling problem and will have regular contact with them during the study and for at least 1 year This person will be interviewed at the beginning of the study and at Months 2 6 and 12 Researchers will ask contact persons 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
httpclinicaltrialsgovshowNCT00118391
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATR A2-AIR | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01MH060417-01 |
| R01MH060417-01 | NIH | None | None |