Theory-based Intervention for Promoting Responsible Gambling Among College Students

NCT06642155 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: UNLV-2024-507
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the RESPONSIBLEPLAY© intervention helps promote responsible gambling behaviors in University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) students aged 21 and older who have a Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) score of 3 or higher. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the intervention reduce harmful gambling behaviors? Does the intervention increase responsible gambling practices? Researchers will compare participants receiving the RESPONSIBLEPLAY© intervention with those receiving a knowledge-based intervention to see if the RESPONSIBLEPLAY© intervention is more effective. Participants will: Attend three face-to-face sessions on responsible gambling over three weeks. Complete surveys before, after, and eight weeks after the intervention to track their progress.

Conditions

Problem Gambling; Pathological Gambling; Behavioral Addiction; Gambling Disorder

Keywords

Responsible Gambling; College Students; Problem Gambling; Pathological Gambling; Behavioral Interventions; Health Behavior Change; Multi-theory Model (MTM); Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT); Public Health Intervention; Gambling Disorder Prevention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) Score

  The primary outcome will assess changes in the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores, which measure the severity of gambling behavior. The PGSI includes 9 items with a score range of 0 to 27, where higher scores indicate more severe gambling issues. Scores will be collected at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at an eight-week follow-up.

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)

Secondary Outcomes (8)

• Change in Participatory Dialogue (Perceived Advantages Minus Perceived Disadvantages) for Responsible Gambling

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)

• Change in Behavioral Confidence for Responsible Gambling

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)

• Change in the Physical Environment for Responsible Gambling

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)

• Change in Emotional Transformation for Responsible Gambling

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)

• Change in Practice for Change for Responsible Gambling

  Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)

Study Arms (2)

RESPONSIBLEPLAY© MTM-Based Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive a theory-based intervention designed to promote responsible gambling behaviors using the Multi-theory Model (MTM) of health behavior change. The intervention focuses on both the initiation and sustenance of responsible gambling through six constructs: Participatory Dialogue: Discussing the pros and cons of responsible gambling. Behavioral Confidence: Building confidence to practice responsible gambling. Changes in the Physical Environment: Modifying surroundings to limit gambling opportunities. Emotional Transformation: Managing emotions to maintain behavior change. Practice for Change: Planning and practicing responsible gambling strategies. Changes in the Social Environment: Leveraging support from family, friends, and professionals. This intervention aims to provide practical strategies for adopting and maintaining responsible gambling behaviors.

Behavioral: RESPONSIBLEPLAY© MTM-Based Intervention

Knowledge-Based Intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will receive educational content about the risks of gambling and strategies for responsible gambling in the form of lectures and reading materials.

Behavioral: Knowledge-Based Intervention

Interventions

RESPONSIBLEPLAY© MTM-Based Intervention BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will receive a theory-based intervention using the Multi-theory Model (MTM) of health behavior change. The intervention includes participatory dialogue, behavioral confidence-building, and strategies to modify the physical and social environments. It also incorporates emotional transformation and practice for change. Sessions will be delivered in-person over three weeks, focusing on promoting responsible gambling behaviors.

RESPONSIBLEPLAY© MTM-Based Intervention

Knowledge-Based Intervention BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will receive a knowledge-based intervention that provides information on gambling risks and responsible gambling strategies. The intervention consists of lectures and reading materials delivered in-person over three weeks. It focuses on raising awareness of gambling risks but does not include the behavioral change strategies used in the MTM-based intervention.

Knowledge-Based Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a enrolled UNLV student.
• Must engage in gambling activities.
• Must have a score of 3 or higher on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), indicating at-risk or problem gambling behavior.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants currently receiving treatment for gambling disorders.
• Individuals with cognitive impairments that would affect their ability to provide consent or participate in the intervention.
• Individuals who are not fluent in English (since the intervention materials and assessments will be conducted in English).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gambling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Risk-Taking; Behavior; Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Manoj Sharma, PhD

  University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Manoj Sharma, PhD

CONTACT

702-895-2687; manoj.sharma@unlv.edu

Sidath C Kapukotuwa, MS

CONTACT

725-400-1780; sidath.k@unlv.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: The participants will not be aware of whether they are receiving the ResponsiblePlay© intervention or the knowledge-based intervention. This single-blind design helps reduce bias related to participants' expectations.
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor & Chair

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups-the MTM-based ResponsiblePlay© intervention group and the knowledge-based intervention group, which will run in parallel.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 13, 2024
• First Posted: October 15, 2024
• Study Start: November 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2025
• Study Completion: April 1, 2025
• Last Updated: October 18, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share