GamblingPRAT-JEUNCT07421765
Interaction Between Atypical Work Schedules and/or Idel Time at Work on At-risk Gambling Practices
An observational study of Gambling and Shift Work, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes at 2 sites in France.
Trial summary
At-risk gambling causes individual and social harm, influenced by environmental, psychological, and socioeconomic factors. In France, 5% of adult gamblers show at-risk gambling practices. Atypical work schedules and idle time at work could increase this risk, but few studies have explored this. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Gambling, Shift Work, Addictive Behavior
- What is being tested?
- semi-structured interview
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesFrance
- Study dates
- 5 Feb 2026to Feb 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
Study population: Patients will be screened on an ongoing basis from the active caseload of the addiction services at the University Hospitals of Nantes and Nîmes, and information about the study will be disseminated on social media.
Who may be able to join
- Living with current or remission gambling, as assessed using the Problem Gambling Index Scale (PGSI) score of ≥5
- Having been employed during the current year
- Patients with a personal mobile phone number and email address who agree to share them for research
Who cannot join
- Patient in an exclusion period determined by another study
- Patient who has expressed their opposition to participating in this research
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Not yet recruiting
CHU de Nantes
Nantes
Marie GRALL-BRONNEC, 02.40.20.66.40, marie.bronnec@chu-nantes.fr
- Recruiting
CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes
Anissa Megzarri, 04.66.68.42.36, drc@chu-nimes.fr
About this study
Official title: Evaluation de l'Interaction Entre Les Horaires Atypiques et/ou Les Temps d'inactivité Sur Les Pratiques de Jeu à Risque Chez Les Adultes Travaillant Dans Ces Conditions
At-risk gambling causes individual and social harm, influenced by environmental, psychological, and socioeconomic factors. In France, 5% of adult gamblers show at-risk gambling practices. Atypical work schedules and idle time at work could increase this risk, but few studies have explored this. These working conditions impact the mental and cognitive health of workers, potentially contributing to at-risk gambling, especially during periods of idle time The study authors wish to explore the links between atypical work schedules, idle time at work, and at-risk gambling practices, considering social norms and individual vulnerabilities.
- Conditions
- Gambling, Shift Work, Addictive Behavior, Boredom, Impulsivity
- Being tested
- semi-structured interview
- Medical subject headings
- Gambling, Behavior, Addictive, Impulsive Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
semi-structured interviewOther
After having completed a consent form and online self-questionnaires, participants will take part in online interviews lasting 45 to 60 minutes
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| People with gambling disorder | Not described Receives: Other: semi-structured interview |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Identify the predominant lexical classes in participants' discourse
Hierarchical descending classification illustrated by a dendrogram
Measured: Day 0
Describe the predominant lexical classes in participants' discourse
Description of lexical classes and forms associated with the classes
Measured: Day 0
Secondary outcomes (2)
Identify links between work organization, environment and personal working time during atypical working hours
Forms associated with atypical working hours
Measured: Day 0
To identify links between work organization, environment and personal working time during periods of inactivity at work
Forms associated with periods of inactivity at work
Measured: Day 0
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Feb 2026
- Study start5 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionFeb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2027 (estimated)
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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Amandine Luquiens, Principal investigator, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07421765
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RESP/PRAT-JEU/2025/AL-01
- Acronym
- PRAT-JEU
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 19 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation de l'Interaction Entre Les Horaires Atypiques et/ou Les Temps d'inactivité Sur Les Pratiques de Jeu à Risque Chez Les Adultes Travaillant Dans Ces Conditions
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07421765
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PRAT-JEU / RESP/PRAT-JEU/2025/AL-01
- Conditions
- Gambling, Shift Work, Addictive Behavior, Boredom, Impulsivity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NīmesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Feb 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Feb 2026 (actual)
- 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.
At-risk gambling causes individual and social harm, influenced by environmental, psychological, and socioeconomic factors. In France, 5% of adult gamblers show at-risk gambling practices. Atypical work schedules and idle time at work could increase this risk, but few studies have explored this. These working conditions impact the mental and cognitive health of workers, potentially contributing to at-risk gambling, especially during periods of idle time The study authors wish to explore the links between atypical work schedules, idle time at work, and at-risk gambling practices, considering social norms and individual vulnerabilities.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| People with gambling disorder | – | Other: semi-structured interview |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients will be screened on an ongoing basis from the active caseload of the addiction services at the University Hospitals of Nantes and Nîmes, and information about the study will be disseminated on social media.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Living with current or remission gambling, as assessed using the Problem Gambling Index Scale (PGSI) score of ≥5
- Having been employed during the current year
- Patients with a personal mobile phone number and email address who agree to share them for research
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patient in an exclusion period determined by another study
- Patient who has expressed their opposition to participating in this research
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 |
|---|---|---|
| semi-structured interviewAfter having completed a consent form and online self-questionnaires, participants will take part in online interviews lasting 45 to 60 minutes | Other | People with gambling disorder |
Primary outcome
Identify the predominant lexical classes in participants' discourse
Time frame: Day 0
Hierarchical descending classification illustrated by a dendrogram
Describe the predominant lexical classes in participants' discourse
Time frame: Day 0
Description of lexical classes and forms associated with the classes
2 secondary outcomes
Identify links between work organization, environment and personal working time during atypical working hours
Time frame: Day 0
To identify links between work organization, environment and personal working time during periods of inactivity at work
Time frame: Day 0
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Feb 2026.
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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.
Amandine Luquiens principal investigator
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Gambling and Shift Work, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes at 2 sites in France.
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 2 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in France. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Amandine Luquiens (04.66.68.69.98, amandine.luquiens@chu-nimes.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Identify the predominant lexical classes in participants' discourse (time frame: Day 0). The study lists 2 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 19 Feb 2026.