Blended Treatment for Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder Combining Group Sessions and Online … (NCT05331612) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Blended Treatment for Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder Combining Group Sessions and Online Modules
Spain30 participantsStarted 2022-10
Plain-language summary
The main objective of present project is assess the preliminary efficacy of a blended psychological intervention, by comparing the improvements in the CBT and waiting list control groups of an evidence-based treatment protocol for problems related to gambling applied in a blended format (sessions through an online protocol treatment combining with face-to-face group sessions), as well as to evaluate the opinion and acceptance of the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older.
* Being able to understand, read and write Spanish.
* Having a computer and daily access to the Internet at home.
* Meeting criteria for gambling disorder or problem gambling according to the parameters established by the Norc Diagnostic Screening for gambling disorders (NODS) (Becoña, 2004),
* Availability and willingness to provide information about gambling behavior in the follow-ups.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having any serious mental disorder.
* If the behavior comes to maniac from a maniac episode or from taking antidepressants
* Being high risk of suicide,
* Moderate or severe alcohol and substance use disorder according to the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) (Sheehan et al.,1998).
* Any medical illness that conditions receiving treatment receives.
* Increasing in the dose of pharmacological treatment.
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?
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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
Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (Kim et al., 2009). At baseline, post-module, post-treatment, 3, 6 and 12 months follow-up.
Timeframe: Up to 12 months.
2
Gambling-related cognitions scale (Del Prete et al., 2017). At baseline, post-treatment, 3, 6 and 12 months follow-ups.