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University of Calgary Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) |
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Information provided by: | University of Calgary |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00203645 |
The purpose of the study is to examine whether problem gamblers who receive therapy calls in addition to a self-help manual will be more likely to quit or cut back on their gambling when compared with problem gamblers who receive just the manual.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Pathological Gambling |
Behavioral: Self-help treatment |
Phase III |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind, Active Control, Factorial Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Minimal and Brief Treatments for Pathological Gamblers: Developing Effective Treatment Systems |
Estimated Enrollment: | 312 |
Study Start Date: | July 2003 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | April 2006 |
With gambling becoming more accessible, the occurrence of problems related to gambling are on the rise. The costs of problem gambling are enormous.There are social and economic costs, the gambler can sometimes lose a significant relationship, job, or commit an illegal activity. Pathological gamblers are also at risk for developing a general medical condition related to stress. There is a high risk of suicide and problem gamblers also have increased rates of mental health disorders. Relatively few people choose to attend formal treatment programs so it's important to provide a range of options to make treatment more accessible. The present study examines the effectiveness of minimal and brief interventions delivered by the telephone.
Comparison(s): The "Workbook Only Control" condition involves receiving the self-help booklet through the mail after a brief telephone assessment. The "Minimal Treatment" condition involves receiving the same workbook but also having a motivational enhancement intervention by telephone. The "Brief Treatment" condition provides the workbook, motivational enhancement, and follow-up support on six occasions spread over 36 weeks. The "Wait List Control" condition involves participants being assigned to a six week waiting list. Participants are assessed and after a six week waiting period they will have a reassessment at which time they will be sent the gambling self-help workbook.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Canada, Alberta | |
University of Calgary | |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4 |
Principal Investigator: | David C Hodgins, PhD. | University of Calgary |
Study ID Numbers: | 110328 - CIHR, 1016 - OPGRC |
Study First Received: | September 13, 2005 |
Last Updated: | August 2, 2007 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00203645 |
Health Authority: | Canada: Health Canada |
Problem gambling Self-help manual Motivation enhancement |
Telephone support Treatment Pathological gambling |
Impulse Control Disorders Gambling Mental Disorders |