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Effects of Internet-based Treatment of Pathological Gambling

Primary Purpose

Pathological Gambling

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Sweden
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
cognitive behavior therapy
Sponsored by
Umeå University
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Eligibility
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Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Pathological Gambling focused on measuring Pathological gambling according to DSM and having gambled at least once the past month., Being atleast 18 years old

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pathological gambling according to DSM and having gambled at least once the past month
  • Being atleast 18 years old
  • Living in Sweden

Exclusion Criteria:

Sites / Locations

  • University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Treatment

Arm Description

The treatment was based on established cognitive behavior therapy methods, as described in self-help books (Hodgins, 2002; Ladouceur & Lachance, 2006). The text was divided into eight modules and was adapted for Internet use. The first four modules had a motivational interviewing focus and included building motivation for change by letting the participant answer open-ended questions that would evoke talk of change. The participants were encouraged to ask for input from their relatives on different aspects of their gambling. In addition, the first four modules included time line follow-back and mapping of the reasons for gambling. The remaining four modules were based on CBT. Each module included information and exercises and ended with three to eight essay-style questions. Feedback on homework assignments was usually given within 24 hr after participants had sent their answers via e-mail. Once weekly, a telephone call was made by the therapists to each participant.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

The National Opinion Research Center DSM Screen for Gambling Problems (NODS)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Quality of Life Inventory

Full Information

First Posted
June 22, 2011
Last Updated
June 29, 2011
Sponsor
Umeå University
Collaborators
Uppsala University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01381250
Brief Title
Effects of Internet-based Treatment of Pathological Gambling
Official Title
Prediction and Treatment Outcome of Internet-based Treatment of Pathological Gambling With Three-year Follow-up
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2004
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 2004 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
January 2006 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2009 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Umeå University
Collaborators
Uppsala University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
A trial testing the outcome of an Internet-based treatment of pathological gambling with the hypothesis that there will be improvements both immediately and up to 36 months. It is also hypnotized that treatment response can be predicted from background variables.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Pathological Gambling
Keywords
Pathological gambling according to DSM and having gambled at least once the past month., Being atleast 18 years old

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
284 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Treatment
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The treatment was based on established cognitive behavior therapy methods, as described in self-help books (Hodgins, 2002; Ladouceur & Lachance, 2006). The text was divided into eight modules and was adapted for Internet use. The first four modules had a motivational interviewing focus and included building motivation for change by letting the participant answer open-ended questions that would evoke talk of change. The participants were encouraged to ask for input from their relatives on different aspects of their gambling. In addition, the first four modules included time line follow-back and mapping of the reasons for gambling. The remaining four modules were based on CBT. Each module included information and exercises and ended with three to eight essay-style questions. Feedback on homework assignments was usually given within 24 hr after participants had sent their answers via e-mail. Once weekly, a telephone call was made by the therapists to each participant.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
cognitive behavior therapy
Intervention Description
The treatment was based on established cognitive behavior therapy methods, as described in self-help books (Hodgins, 2002; Ladouceur & Lachance, 2006). The text was divided into eight modules and was adapted for Internet use. The first four modules had a motivational interviewing focus and included building motivation for change by letting the participant answer open-ended questions that would evoke talk of change. The participants were encouraged to ask for input from their relatives on different aspects of their gambling. In addition, the first four modules included time line follow-back and mapping of the reasons for gambling. The remaining four modules were based on CBT. Each module included information and exercises and ended with three to eight essay-style questions. Feedback on homework assignments was usually given within 24 hr after participants had sent their answers via e-mail. Once weekly, a telephone call was made by the therapists to each participant.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The National Opinion Research Center DSM Screen for Gambling Problems (NODS)
Time Frame
1 month
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Time Frame
1 week
Title
Quality of Life Inventory
Time Frame
Present moment

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pathological gambling according to DSM and having gambled at least once the past month Being atleast 18 years old Living in Sweden Exclusion Criteria:
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Per Carlbring, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Umeå University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University
City
Umea
Country
Sweden

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