Work Organization and Gambling Addiction (NCT07455981) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Work Organization and Gambling Addiction
France1,600 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
Problem gambling (PG) is influenced by environmental, psychological, and socioeconomic factors, including impulsivity, depression, anxiety, and characteristics such as marital status, age, and educational level. In France, approximately 5% of adults are affected by PG. Workers with atypical schedules or periods of inactivity at work are at risk of developing problematic gambling behavior. Stress, burnout, and boredom at work can exacerbate these risks. Working atypical hours, such as night shifts, is linked to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, which may increase the risk of PG. However, there is a lack of research on the impact of atypical schedules and periods of inactivity on PG. This research will explore the association between work schedules, periods of inactivity, and PG, particularly among workers who may be influenced by gambling norms and the specific characteristics of their jobs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Employed patients
* Patients who have gambled at least once during the year
* Patients who are willing to participate in the survey.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who cannot read the French language
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.
1This study is looking at whether working unusual hours or being inactive at work is linked to problem gambling — does my own work schedule or job type make me a good fit to discuss this study with you?
2Since this trial hasn't started recruiting yet, how does that affect my options right now, and is there a standard treatment or support program I should be pursuing in the meantime?
3The study seems to be measuring an association rather than testing a treatment — does that mean joining it wouldn't directly change my care, and if so, what would I actually get out of participating?
4The study uses something called the Canadian Problem Gambling Index to measure gambling severity — can you tell me what my score on that scale would look like, and how it might relate to whether this research is relevant to my situation?
5Are there other clinical trials or established therapies for problem gambling that are actively enrolling right now, which might offer more immediate support compared to this observational study that hasn't started yet?
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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Association between atypical working hours and time spent inactive at work and the ICJE (= Indice Canadien du jeu excessif = Canadian Problem Gambling Index) score