Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Self-directed Intervention for Problem Gambling

Recruiting

• Conditions: Problem Gambling; Addiction; Mental Health - Addiction

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000961549
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-09-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 178

Inclusion Criteria

Fulfill the criteria of the DSM-5 for gambling disorders, according to the 1-month version of the NODS
Be at least 18 years of age
Live in Australia
Have gambled at least once in the past 30 days
Must have regular and convenient access to the internet in order to complete the program

Exclusion Criteria

Undertaking formal concurrent treatment for gambling problems from other professional services.
Participants who endorse 'high' levels of suicide, and participants who display psychotic symptoms.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of gambling problem, assessed by the NODS (National Opinion Research Centre): DSM Screen for Gambling Problems[pre-treatment<br>post-treatment<br>1-month follow-up<br>3-month follow-up<br>6-month follow-up]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gambling expenditure and frequency - composite outcomes, and will be measured by self-report. [pre-treatment<br>post-treatment<br>1-month follow-up<br>3-month follow-up<br>6-month follow-up];motivation to gamble, assessed by the Motivations Towards Gambling Scale[pre-treatment<br>post-treatment<br>1-month follow-up<br>3-month follow-up<br>6-month follow-up];Gambling urges, assessed by the Gamblers' Beliefs Questionnaire[pre-treatment<br>post-treatment<br>1-month follow-up<br>3-month follow-up<br>6-month follow-up]