Understanding behavioral addictions in patients seeking treatment
Official title: A Prospective Clinical Study of a Cohort of Pathological Patients Seeking Treatment for a Behavioral Addiction in the University Hospital of Nantes
Run by Nantes University Hospital · NCT01248767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at what influences people with behavioral addictions who are seeking treatment to see how their backgrounds and thoughts affect their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2720 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nantes University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nantes) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 28, 2019 |
| Main results expected | March 28, 2029 |
| Study ends | March 28, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | November 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT01248767 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over the age of 15 seeking treatment for behavioral addictions at the University Hospital of Nantes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments or those unable to read or write in French may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the factors influencing the development and treatment adherence of patients with behavioral addictions. It will follow a cohort of individuals seeking treatment at the University Hospital of Nantes, examining various characteristics such as addictive behaviors, sociodemographic factors, clinical profiles, and cognitive distortions. The study will gather data to better understand the complexities of behavioral addictions and how they can be effectively managed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for individuals struggling with behavioral addictions.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on behavioral addictions, this specific observational approach focusing on treatment adherence and various influencing factors is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria : \- All consecutive patients seeking treatment at the University Hospital of Nantes for a behavioral addiction and age over 15 will be allowed to participate to the study. Exclusion Criteria : * Cognitive impairment incompatible with the assessment * Difficulty for writing or reading the French language, incompatible with the assessement * Gardianship
Where it's running
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Nantes University Hospital
Nantes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marie GRALL-BRONNEC, MD — Nantes University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Gaelle CHALLET, PhD
- Email: gaelle.bouju@chu-nantes.fr
- Phone: 02.40.84.76.20
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.