Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for Pathological Gambling
Lead Sponsor:
UConn Health
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Gambling
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will determine the effectiveness of three different treatment strategies in reducing gambling behaviors in pathological gamblers.
Detailed Description
Pathological gambling is a chronic disorder in which a person is unable to control the urge to gamble. People who are pathological gamblers constantly think about gambling, and they may feel restless ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for pathological gambling
- At least two gambling episodes in the 60 days prior to study entry
Exclusion
- Inability to read English at the 5th grade level (as assessed by the Slosson Oral Reading Test)
- Uncontrolled psychiatric conditions (e.g., active suicidal intention, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or current alcohol or drug dependence other than nicotine)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
210 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00618462
Start Date
August 1 2004
End Date
February 1 2010
Last Update
April 9 2019
Active Locations (1)
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University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut, United States, 06030