The Context of Gambling Treatment: Towards Creating an Online Service to Reduce Problem Gambling … (NCT05084885) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Context of Gambling Treatment: Towards Creating an Online Service to Reduce Problem Gambling - Part Five
Canada16 participantsStarted 2019-03-01
Plain-language summary
This application involves a multi-stage study with the ultimate goal of developing an online treatment service for problem gamblers. We will recruit up to 100 problem gamblers, and offer problem gambling treatment services to them entirely over the internet. The program will be evaluated based on uptake, experience of the participants, and pre-test vs post-test differences in gambling and well-being.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* problem gamblers seeking treatment who are 18 years and older must be willing to have therapy conducted online must have access to a computer and Internet be able to communicate in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* not able to communicate in English, has current suicidal ideation, acute psychotic symptoms, current involvement in other gambling treatment, has severe substance abuse problem or complex mental health problems (as assessed by screening tools)
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
Changes in Gambling Frequency as Measured by Self Reported Frequency on 12 Different Types of Gambling.
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 3 months
2
Changes in Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI; Ferris & Wynne, 2001).
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 3 months
3
Changes in Kessler-6 (K6; Galea, et al., 2007).
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 3 months
4
Changes in Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS; Brown & Ryan, 2003).