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