Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in The Treatment of Gambling Disorder in Indo… (NCT06182137) | Clinical Trial Compass
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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 range
18 Years – 59 Years
Sex
ALL
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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
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
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
2
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
3
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
4
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