Gambling Disorder Clinical Trial
Official title:
Exploring the Potential of High-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) to Treat Gambling Disorder (GD)
Background: An imbalance between prefrontal cortex (PFC) and the mesolimbic reward system has
been suggested to contribute to GD. GD patients showed increased functional connectivity
between regions of the PFC and mesolimbic reward system, as well as reduced connectivity in
the area of the PFC. The altered interaction between prefrontal structures and the mesolimbic
reward system in GD shares similarity with functional organization reported in Substances Use
Disorders (SUDs), suggesting a more general pathophysiology for addictive disorders
Objectives: To test if rTMS can reduce craving and playing in Gambling Disorder, and also
affect several mood, behavioral and cognitive alterations associated with prolonged Gambling
Disorder.
Eligibility: Healthy, right-handed adults ages 18-65 who do have Gambling Disorder.
Design: This is a non-randomized, open label study. The study includes three phases: 1) a
rTMS continued treatment phase; 2) a rTMS follow-up; and 3) a no rTMS follow-up.
Prior to participating, participants will be screened with:
- Questionnaires
- Cognitive tests
- Medical history
- Physical exam
After being enrolled, baseline behavioral and imaging data will be collected. In particular,
participants will undergo:
- Questionnaires
- Cognitive tests
During the continued rTMS phase, participants with Gambling Disorder will receive real rTMS.
Repetitive TMS will be delivered during 10 outpatient treatment days, over 2 weeks (5
days/week). Following this phase, subjects will have 12 follow-up visits (once/weekly),
during which they will receive rTMS, and behavioral assessments will be performed. At the end
of the rTMS follow up period, participants will further receive 3 follow up visits (once a
month), during which rTMS will not be performed, but behavioral data will be collected.
Treatment includes:
- rTMS: A coil is placed on the head. Brief electrical current passes through the coil. At
each visit, participants will receive two rTMS sessions, with a 1hr interval between
sessions. At the beginning of each rTMS session, they view gambling-related images for
few minutes.
- Repeat of screening tests and questionnaires
Status | Recruiting |
Enrollment | 10 |
Est. completion date | December 30, 2020 |
Est. primary completion date | December 30, 2018 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | All |
Age group | 18 Years to 65 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Age 18 - 65; - Current diagnosis of Gambling Disorder, based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder - Fifth Edition (DSM-5); - Drug-free. Exclusion Criteria: - Current DSM-V diagnosis of substance use disorders other than nicotine dependence; - Current DSM-V diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other psychotic disorder; - Use in the past 4 weeks of any medication with known pro-convulsant action; or current regular use of any psychotropic medications (benzodiazepines, antipsychotic medications, tricyclic antidepressants, anti-epileptics, mood stabilizers); - Any history of any clinically significant neurological disorder, including organic brain disease, epilepsy, stroke, brain lesions, multiple sclerosis, previous neurosurgery, or personal history of head trauma that resulted in loss of consciousness for > 5 minutes and retrograde amnesia for > 30 minutes; - Any personal or family history (1st degree relatives) of seizures other than febrile childhood seizures; - Any psychiatric, medical or social condition whether or not listed above, due to which, in the judgment of the PI and after any consults if indicated, participation in the study is not in the best interest of the patient; - For female patients: Pregnancy/breastfeeding. |
Country | Name | City | State |
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Italy | Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences | Chieti | |
Italy | La Promessa ONLUS | Roma |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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ITAB - Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies |
Italy,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
---|---|---|---|---|
Primary | Changes in the Visual Analogue Scale for Craving (VAS-craving) | A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is an instrument to measure a characteristic or attitude that is believed to range across a continuum of values. The VAS is a horizontal line, 100 mm in length, anchored by word descriptors at each end (0 = lower scores; 10 = higher scores). The patient marks on the line the point that they feel represents their perception of their current state. The VAS score is determined by measuring in millimeters from the left-hand end of the line to the point that the patient marks. | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months | |
Primary | Changes in the Pathological Gambling Adaptation of the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (PG-YBOCS) | The Pathological Gambling Adaptation of the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (PG-YBOCS) is a 10-item clinician-administered questionnaire that measures the severity of PG over the past one week. Scores from 0 (min) to 4 (max) are assigned according to the severity. The first set of questions (questions 1-5) assess urges and thoughts associated with pathological gambling, whereas the last five questions assess the behavioral component of the disorder. Both single set scores and total score will be calculated. | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months | |
Primary | Changes in Gambling Disorder Severity as assessed by Timeline Follow Back (TLFB) | Gambling behavior will be assessed using the TimeLine Follow Back (TLFB). TLFB is an interview-based assessment. Using a calendar, participants are guided through the process of recalling and reporting daily gambling behavior. TLFB provides measures of gambling episodes per week, gambling days per week, heavy gambling days per week. | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months | |
Primary | Changes in Gambling Behavior as assessed by Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) Total Score | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) is a 12-item self-rated scale designed to assess gambling symptom severity and change during treatment. Each 12-item scale has a score ranging from 0 - 4 (adjective anchors for 0 and 4 vary for each item). All items ask for an average symptom based on the past 7 days. Total score ranges from 0 (min) to 48 (max), higher scores indicate higher severity levels. | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months | |
Secondary | Changes in the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) Performance | The Iowa Gambling Task is a computerized card game commonly used to measure risky decision-making tendencies and sensitivity to reward and loss. Performance is calculated on the total net score results from the subtraction of the disadvantageous deck choices from the advantageous deck choices during the entire test ([C'+D']-[A'+B']). | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months | |
Secondary | Changes in Snaith Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) Total Score | The Snaith Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) is a 14-item self-report scale designed to measure hedonic-tone/anhedonia. Each item is scored on a 4-point scale, ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (extremely). Sum the scores from all 14 parameters gives the SHAPS Total Score which may range from 0 (min) to 42 (max). | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months | |
Secondary | Changes in Temporal experience of Pleasure Scale (TEPS) Total | The Temporal experience of Pleasure Scale (TEPS) is a 18-item self-report scale designed to evaluate individual trait dispositions in anticipatory and consummatory pleasure experiences. Each item is scored on a 6-point scale, ranging from 1 (extremely false) to 6 (extremely true). Sum the scores from all 20 parameters gives the TEPS Total Score which may range from 20 (min) to 108 (max). | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months | |
Secondary | Changes in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale (MADRS) Total | The MADRS is a 10-item scale that evaluates the core symptoms and cognitive features of clinical depression. Each MADRS item is rated on a 0 to 6 scale. The MADRS Total score ranges from 0 (min) to 60 (max). Higher MADRS scores indicate higher levels of depressive symptoms. | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months] | |
Secondary | Changes in Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A) Total | The HAM-A is a 14-item scale that assesses anxiety symptoms of anxiety such as "anxious mood", "tension" or "fears". Each item is scored on a 5-point scale, ranging from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe). Sum the scores from all 14 parameters gives the HAM-A Total Score which may range from 0 (min) to 56 (max). | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months | |
Secondary | Changes in Profile of Mood States (POMS), Total Mood Disturbance Score | The profile of mood state (POMS) is a questionnaire designed to measure present mood state by a list of adjectives on a 5-point Likert scale (0 = not at all; 4 = Extremely) and measures six dimensions of affect, including tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility, vigor-activity, fatigue-inertia, and confusion-bewilderment. The measure has been shown to produce reliable and valid profiles of mood state. A Total Mood Disturbance Score may be calculated by adding the scores for Tension, Depression, Anger, Fatigue and Confusion and then subtracting the score for Vigor. | Baseline, after rTMS treatment: 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months |
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