Brief Therapies for Problem Gambling Substance Abusers

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This project evaluates the efficacy of brief interventions for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders who also have gambling problems. In total, 220 problem gambling substance abusers will be randomized to one of three conditions: (a) a control condition consisting of 10 minutes of psychoeducation about gambling, (b) 10 minutes of brief advice about problem gambling and how to reduce it, or (c) four session of motivational and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Gambling, substance use and psychosocial problems will be assessed using standardized instruments at pre-treatment, month 2, 5, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24-month follow-up evaluations.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Gambling

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00685048
Study type	Interventional
Source	UConn Health
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	July 2007
Completion date	January 2014

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