NCT00183599

Brief 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.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 1999

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

6 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 1999

Completed
6.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2005

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2005

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

April 9, 2019

Status Verified

April 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

7.9 years

First QC Date

September 13, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 5, 2019

Conditions

Gambling

Keywords

Brief interventionsMotivational Enhancement TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Addiction Severity Index (ASI)-gambling severity scores

    measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months

  • Amount spent gambling

    measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months

  • Days gambled

    measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months

  • Proportion meeting problem gambling criteria

    measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months

  • Proportion abstinent

    measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Psychosocial functioning

    measured at baseline, Week 6, and 9 months

Study Arms (3)

1

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: 5 Minutes of Simple Advice

2

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

3

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Interventions

5 Minutes of Simple AdviceBEHAVIORAL
1
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)BEHAVIORAL
2
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)BEHAVIORAL
3

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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

You may not qualify if:

  • Any uncontrolled psychiatric conditions
  • Severe cognitive impairment
  • Currently receiving treatment for gambling

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (6)

LMG

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604, United States

Location

University of Connecticut Health Center

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

Location

CSAC

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Location

Southern CT State University

New Haven, Connecticut, 06515, United States

Location

LMG

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Location

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut, 06269, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gambling

Interventions

Motivational InterviewingCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Risk-TakingBehaviorDisruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Directive CounselingCounselingMental Health ServicesBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesBehavior TherapyPsychotherapy

Study Officials

  • Nancy M Petry, PhD

    UConn Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Posted

September 16, 2005

Study Start

April 1, 1999

Primary Completion

March 1, 2007

Study Completion

March 1, 2007

Last Updated

April 9, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-04

Locations

US(6)