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 range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Money spent gambling

Timeframe: 6-weeks (mid-treatment), 12-weeks (end-of-treatment), and 12-months

Number of gambling sessions

Timeframe: 6-weeks (mid-treatment), 12-weeks (end-of-treatment), and 12-months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03145792

SponsorUniversity of Windsor

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06

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