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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in The Treatment of Gambling Disorder in Indonesia

Indonesia30 participantsStarted 2024-12

Plain-language summary

Research has shown that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for gambling disorder. Several studies had also been done to evaluate the effectiveness of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in addiction management, particularly in alleviating craving. A randomised controlled trial (RCT) of 30 subjects would be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of transmodalistic therapy with a combination of rTMS and CBT for online gambling disorder.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 59 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with pathological gambling (SOGS score ≥ 5) * Subjects aged 18-59 years old * Subjects who understand Bahasa Indonesia * Subjects who agree to participate and receive treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with history of psychotic disorder, personality disorder, or sleep disorder according to ICD-11 * Subjects with history of neurostimulation * Subjects with history of medical implant * Subjects with history of severe neurological disorder, which causes seizure or loss of consciousness * Subjects with intellectual disability * Subjects with endocrinological disorders * Subjects with contraindication during prior MR or other related procedures * Subjects who are currently or expecting pregnancy * Subjects with history of substance use in the last 6 months

What they're measuring

Improvement in pathological gambling score

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention

Improvement in gambling symptoms severity

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention

Improvement in gambling urge

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention

Improvement in gambling related cognitive distortions

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06182137

SponsorIndonesia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06

Contact for this trial

Kevin Surya Kusuma, MD

+6282110603921 kevinsurya97@gmail.com

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 59 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Improvement in pathological gambling score

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention

Improvement in gambling symptoms severity

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention

Improvement in gambling urge

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention

Improvement in gambling related cognitive distortions

Timeframe: Baseline (week 0), interim assessment (week 3), post-intervention (week 6), follow up at 3 months and 6 months after intervention