Online Coping Skills Counseling for Problem Gambling and Trauma (NCT03145792) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Online Coping Skills Counseling for Problem Gambling and Trauma
United States65 participantsStarted 2016-10-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial examines the efficacy of two behavioral therapies. Seeking Safety, which addresses co-occurring problem gambling (PG) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being compared to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PG, which addresses only PG. Both models are delivered via telehealth.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 and over
* Recruited from the province of Manitoba, Canada
* Meets criteria for PTSD (full or subthreshold) on the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS)
* Meets gambling disorder criteria per the DSM-5 Diagnostic Interview of Gambling Severity
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current uncontrolled psychotic or bipolar I disorder
* Suicidal or homicidal ideation with intent and/or plan
* Currently engaging in or planning to engage in any manualized, formal, evidence-based PTSD therapy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Money spent gambling
Timeframe: 6-weeks (mid-treatment), 12-weeks (end-of-treatment), and 12-months
2
Number of gambling sessions
Timeframe: 6-weeks (mid-treatment), 12-weeks (end-of-treatment), and 12-months