Status:

RECRUITING

Internet-based Versus Synchronous Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Patients With Gambling Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Aarhus University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Aarhus

Conditions:

Gambling Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this two-armed, randomized controlled trial is to determine if internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is as effective as synchronous CBT (sCBT) for treating Gambling Disorder (G...

Detailed Description

PROJECT GROUP: Anna Westh Stenbro (Psychologist, MSc.); Lisbeth Frostholm (Professor, Psychologist, MSc., Ph.D.); David Hodgins (Professor, Psychologist, MSc., Ph.D.) The trial will be conducted by t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • To be included patients should:
  • fulfil diagnostic criteria for GD (DSM-5).
  • score 4 points or more on the National Opinion Research Centre Screen for Gambling Problems (NODS).
  • be able to read, write, and speak Danish.
  • have IT skills and access to the internet and a computer, smartphone, and/or tablet.

Exclusion

  • Patients are excluded from participation if they:
  • present with severe comorbid somatic disease, cognitive deficits, severe trauma, and/or psychiatric disorder (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, ADHD) that is insufficiently treated at the time of assessment and/or is evaluated to constitute a barrier for engaging in or benefitting from treatment.
  • are not willing to engage in internet-delivered treatment or face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy.
  • do not provide informed consent.
  • are in risk of suicide (indicated by clear intent and/or plans).
  • have previously received treatment via or had access to the SpilleFri platform.
  • seek treatment as part of an imminent legal case.
  • only fulfil diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder in relation to behaviour such as stock trading or buying and selling cryptocurrency.
  • present with highly unstable social circumstances, which are considered to potentially pose a barrier to engaging in treatment (e.g., homelessness).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 24 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

150 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06989125

Start Date

February 24 2025

End Date

June 1 2027

Last Update

May 25 2025

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Aarhus University Hospital

Aarhus, Denmark, Denmark, 8000

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