A Pilot SMART Design for Pathological Gamblers
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pathological Gambling
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
- Enrollment
- 66
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- self and collateral indices of gambling and gambling related problems
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Pathological gambling is serious problem, with significant psychological, financial, and public health consequences. Nevertheless, controlled trials examining the efficacy of therapeutic interventions for pathological gamblers are sparse, and many pathological gamblers recover on their own, or with only minimal interventions. In this initial study of a SMART design for pathological gamblers, we will offer a brief intervention to all (n = 100), and subsequently randomize individuals based upon their initial treatment response to varying intensities of additional care from none to 8 sessions of individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus 14 weeks of Aftercare. Gambling outcomes will be assessed pre-treatment and at about weeks 10, 24, 36 and 52.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •age \> 18 years old, DSM-IV criteria for pathological gambling
- •\>2 gambling episodes in past 60 days
- •spent \>$100 wagering in the past 60 days
- •willingness to accept random assignment after the brief intervention.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Reading level below 5th grade
- •uncontrolled psychiatric conditions (e.g., active suicidal intention, psychosis, bipolar disorder)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
self and collateral indices of gambling and gambling related problems
Time Frame: baseline and each follow-up