GamblingNCT00183599
Gambling and Brief Interventions
A study testing 5 Minutes of Simple Advice, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in people with Gambling, run by UConn Health at 6 sites in United States.
Trial summary
This study will compare four different combinations and durations of motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief advice treatments for gambling versus a non-intervention condition to determine which is most effective in reducing problem gambling. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Gambling
- What is being tested?
- 5 Minutes of Simple Advice, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 500 participants
- Where
- 6 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 1999to Mar 2007
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Meets criteria for problem gambling
- Two or more gambling episodes per month for 2 months prior to enrollment
- Has spent at least $50 per month on gambling for 2 months prior to enrollment
Who cannot join
- Any uncontrolled psychiatric conditions
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Currently receiving treatment for gambling
Trial locations and contacts
6 sites in 1 country.
6 sites in 1 country
United States6 sites
LMG
Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut, 06030
CSAC
Hartford, Connecticut
Southern CT State University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06515
LMG
Stamford, Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, 06269
About this study
Official title: Effect of Type and Duration of Therapy on Treatment for Gambling
This study will compare four different combinations and durations of motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief advice treatments for gambling versus a non-intervention condition to determine which is most effective in reducing problem gambling.
Read the detailed description
Gambling, if done compulsively, can cause psychological, physical, social, and vocational problems. Problem gambling, or compulsive gambling, is a progressive addiction characterized by a preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, and gambling more to make up for losses. This study will compare four different combinations and durations of motivational enhancement therapy (MET), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and brief advice treatments for gambling versus a non-intervention condition to determine which is most effective in reducing problem gambling.
This open-label study will last a total of 9 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. Group 1 will have no intervention and will be instructed to call if they experience any gambling problems. Group 2 will receive 5 minutes of education on the hazards of heavy gambling. In addition, they will receive a 1-page brochure on problem gambling and its consequences. Group 3 will receive a 1-hour session of MET focused on increasing commitment to change by raising awareness of personal consequences of gambling. Group 4 will receive the same MET session as Group 3, as well as three 1-hour sessions of CBT focused on identifying specific social and mood cues associated with gambling. Treatment will end at Week 4. Participants will have two follow-up sessions held over the phone at Week 6 and again 9 months after enrollment. Gambling behavior, employment status, alcohol and drug use, psychiatric problems, and family problems will be assessed.
- Conditions
- Gambling
- Being tested
- 5 Minutes of Simple Advice, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Keywords
- Brief interventions, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Gambling
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
5 Minutes of Simple AdviceBehavioural
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)Behavioural
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Behavioural
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: 5 Minutes of Simple Advice |
| 2 | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) |
| 3 | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Addiction Severity Index (ASI)-gambling severity scores
Measured: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Amount spent gambling
Measured: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Days gambled
Measured: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Proportion meeting problem gambling criteria
Measured: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Proportion abstinent
Measured: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Psychosocial functioning
Measured: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startApr 1999
- Primary completionMar 2007
- Study completionMar 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for GamblingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 500 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- UConn Health
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Donaghue Medical Research Foundation
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Nancy M Petry, PhD, Principal investigator, UConn Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00183599
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 99-205
- Other IDs
- DF#00-121
- Status last verified
- Apr 2019
- First submitted
- 13 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 9 Apr 2019
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Apr 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Type and Duration of Therapy on Treatment for Gambling
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00183599
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 99-205
- Conditions
- Gambling
- Keywords
- Brief interventions, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 500 participants
- Lead sponsor
- UConn HealthUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Donaghue Medical Research Foundation
- Study start
- Apr 1999
- Primary completion
- Mar 2007 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2007 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will compare four different combinations and durations of motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief advice treatments for gambling versus a non-intervention condition to determine which is most effective in reducing problem gambling.
Detailed description
Gambling, if done compulsively, can cause psychological, physical, social, and vocational problems. Problem gambling, or compulsive gambling, is a progressive addiction characterized by a preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, and gambling more to make up for losses. This study will compare four different combinations and durations of motivational enhancement therapy (MET), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and brief advice treatments for gambling versus a non-intervention condition to determine which is most effective in reducing problem gambling.
This open-label study will last a total of 9 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. Group 1 will have no intervention and will be instructed to call if they experience any gambling problems. Group 2 will receive 5 minutes of education on the hazards of heavy gambling. In addition, they will receive a 1-page brochure on problem gambling and its consequences. Group 3 will receive a 1-hour session of MET focused on increasing commitment to change by raising awareness of personal consequences of gambling. Group 4 will receive the same MET session as Group 3, as well as three 1-hour sessions of CBT focused on identifying specific social and mood cues associated with gambling. Treatment will end at Week 4. Participants will have two follow-up sessions held over the phone at Week 6 and again 9 months after enrollment. Gambling behavior, employment status, alcohol and drug use, psychiatric problems, and family problems will be assessed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | Behavioral: 5 Minutes of Simple Advice |
| 2 | Experimental | Behavioral: Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) |
| 3 | Experimental | Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Meets criteria for problem gambling
- Two or more gambling episodes per month for 2 months prior to enrollment
- Has spent at least $50 per month on gambling for 2 months prior to enrollment
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Any uncontrolled psychiatric conditions
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Currently receiving treatment for gambling
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Minutes of Simple Advice | Behavioural | 1 |
| Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) | Behavioural | 2 |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Behavioural | 3 |
Primary outcome
Addiction Severity Index (ASI)-gambling severity scores
Time frame: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Amount spent gambling
Time frame: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Days gambled
Time frame: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Proportion meeting problem gambling criteria
Time frame: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Proportion abstinent
Time frame: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
1 secondary outcome
Psychosocial functioning
Time frame: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Apr 2019.
- click here for more information about the University of Connecticut Health Center Gambling Treatment and Research CenterLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nancy M Petry, PhD principal investigator
UConn Health
6 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing 5 Minutes of Simple Advice, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in people with Gambling, run by UConn Health at 6 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 6 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Addiction Severity Index (ASI)-gambling severity scores (time frame: measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Apr 2019.