Using contingency management to help rural gamblers with their gambling disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project pilots the use of contingency management as an additional treatment alongside standard counseling for individuals with gambling disorders living in rural and remote areas. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either contingency management combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CM+) or cognitive behavioral therapy alone (CBT). The study utilizes internet-based video conferencing for counseling sessions, making it accessible for those in remote locations. Assessments will be conducted before and after the treatment period to evaluate clinical, psychological, and behavioral outcomes, including any co-occurring substance use issues.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 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

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medically unmanaged psychiatric or neurological disorder(s) except for disordered gambling

Where it's running

• University of Lethbridge
  Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Darren R Christensen, PhD — University of Lethbridge
• Study coordinator: Darren R Christensen, PhD
• Email: darren.christensen@uleth.ca
• Phone: 403-329-5124

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.