ACT-Based Intervention for Problem Gambling (NCT07066501) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ACT-Based Intervention for Problem Gambling
Spain72 participantsStarted 2026-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to study if Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is effective to treat Problem Gambling in young adults.The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does ACT therapy improve health and gambling behavior?
* Are the clinical improvements of youth with gambling disorder receiving ACT-based intervention significantly greater than the clinical improvements of youth with gambling disorder on the waiting list?
Researchers will assess whether changes in health, gambling behavior, and other psychological variables are observed after eight weeks of therapy.
Participants will:
* Attend weekly online group sessions for 8 weeks
* Learn new tools that they will put into practice after the sessions
* Be required to complete evaluation questionnaires before and after the intervention and at the 3- and 6-month follow-up
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 25 years
* Score ≥ 3 on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)
* Comprehension of Spanish, online connection, and signed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* In active psychological or pharmacological treatment for gambling disorder
* Having received ACT-based psychological treatment in the last 6 months
* Problematic substance use: CAGE Adapted to Include Drugs Questionnaire (CAGE-AID) score ≥ 3
* Difficulty consistently attending online sessions
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
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Change in Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline severity of problem gambling at 8 months