N/A
Completed N=16
The Context of Gambling Treatment: Towards Creating an Online Service to Reduce Problem Gambling - Part Five
Problem Gambling
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05084885 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
16
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Changes in Gambling Frequency as Measured by Self Reported Frequency on 12 Different Types of Gambling. — -2 score on a scale
Summary
This application involves a multi-stage study with the ultimate goal of developing an online treatment service for problem gamblers. We will recruit up to 100 problem gamblers, and offer problem gambling treatment services to them entirely over the internet. The program will be evaluated based on uptake, experience of the participants, and pre-test vs post-test differences in gambling and well-being.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Changes in Gambling Frequency as Measured by Self Reported Frequency on 12 Different Types of Gambling. |
-2 | — |
| PRIMARY Changes in Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI; Ferris & Wynne, 2001). |
-10; -8.3 | — |
| PRIMARY Changes in Kessler-6 (K6; Galea, et al., 2007). |
-3; -1.6 | — |
| PRIMARY Changes in Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS; Brown & Ryan, 2003). |
1.1; .32 | — |
| PRIMARY Changes in Number of Games Played |
-2.5; -2.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Gambling Frequency as Measured by Self Reported Frequency on 12 Different Types of Gambling |
-4; -2.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI; Ferris & Wynne, 2001). |
-10; -8.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Kessler-6 (K6; Galea, et al., 2007). |
-3; -1.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS; Brown & Ryan, 2003). |
1.1; .32 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Number of Games Played |
-2.5; -2.9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- problem gamblers seeking treatment who are 18 years and older must be willing to have therapy conducted online must have access to a computer and Internet be able to communicate in English.
Exclusion Criteria
- not able to communicate in English, has current suicidal ideation, acute psychotic symptoms, current involvement in other gambling treatment, has severe substance abuse problem or complex mental health problems (as assessed by screening tools)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05084885). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.