Physical Activity Pathological Gamblers

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Gambling Disorder (GD) is defined as the recurrent and persistent act of betting which leads to clinical impairments,. The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) conceptualizes GD as a behavioral addiction due to the similarities between GD and substance addictions in clinical presentation, association with personality factors, genetic transmission and treatment options. Previous studies found potential benefits of physical activity in treatment of addictions in general and GD in particular, such as reducing desire to play, betting and depressive and anxious symptoms.

Clinical Trial Description

Detailed Description: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of regular physical activity controlled and supervised in the treatment of gambling disorder with focus on gambling severity, psychiatric comorbidity and impulsiveness. Patients will undergo physical activity either running (experimental) or stretching (control) groups,. Physical activity sessions will be lead by a physical educator., Both groups will receive treatment for psychiatric comorbidities and cognitive behavioral psychoeducation. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03354702
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Sao Paulo
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	March 12, 2017
Completion date	May 20, 2018

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