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New treatment option for Gambling Disorder
Official title Contingency Management as an Adjunct Treatment for Rural and Remote Disordered Gamblers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02953899
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this project is to pilot contingency management as an adjunct treatment to counselling as usual using internet delivered video-conferencing applications for remote disordered gamblers. This project further investigates the impact of adding contingency management to counselling to improve counselling attendance and retention and uses internet-delivered approaches to assist rural and remote disordered gamblers gain access to counselling treatments.
- Time commitment: about 14 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- capable of providing written consent,
- received a diagnosis of gambling disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2013),
- gambled within the last month,
- live in a rural or remote location, and
- speak English
You likely can't join if
- Medically unmanaged psychiatric or neurological disorder(s) except for disordered gambling
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 14 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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