Clinical trials
Gambling clinical trials
Below are recruiting gambling clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 15 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07863440Recruiting
Digital therapy for gambling disorder
This trial tests a smartphone-based therapy program to help people stop gambling. It also involves a family member, like a parent, spouse, or sibling, to support the patient during treatment.
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT04467502Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for gambling urges
This trial tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with gambling disorder by safely practicing facing gambling-related triggers. It may help you reduce urges and improve control, if you meet the study’s specific criteria.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06341504Recruiting
Prevention messages on EGM machines: effects on players
This study tests whether simple messages on electronic gambling machines (EGMs) can change how people think and behave when they play. It's looking for people who speak French, are 18 or older, and play EGMs at least every two weeks.
QuébecAges 18 years+ - NCT06904794Recruiting
Teens and gambling after COVID-19: a digital escape room
This study looks at gambling habits among teens after COVID-19 and tests a digital escape room to help prevent gambling in high school students ages 16 to 18.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 16–18 - NCT07391332RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin-assisted therapy for gambling disorder
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) combined with talk therapy can help people with gambling disorder. It aims to see if this approach is safe and helpful for reducing gambling behaviors.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT03669315RecruitingPhase 3
Theta burst brain stimulation for gambling disorder
This Phase 3 trial tests whether theta burst stimulation (a type of non-invasive brain treatment) can improve control over gambling urges and behaviors. It is meant for adults with a confirmed diagnosis of gambling disorder and no major complicating mental health or medical issues.
FlorenceAges 18–65 - NCT06561139Recruiting
Mindfulness for problem gambling
This trial tests if adding mindfulness training to your current treatment for problem gambling can help you more. You can join if you are already receiving treatment for problem gambling in Sweden.
MalmöAges 18 years+ - NCT07421765Recruiting
Do work schedules affect risky gambling? Learn more.
This study looks at how unusual work hours or having idle time at work might affect risky gambling habits. You may be eligible if you have a history of gambling problems and have been working in the past year.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT07228182Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for gambling disorder
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation to see if it can reduce gambling urges and behavior in people with gambling disorder.
ShanghaiAges 18–60 - NCT06989125Recruiting
Online vs. video therapy for gambling disorder
This trial compares two types of cognitive behavioral therapy for gambling disorder: one you do online on your own schedule and one face-to-face with a therapist over video. The goal is to see which works better, so you can choose the option that fits your life.
Aarhus, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT07028450Recruiting
Proactive calls to horse gambling customers
This trial tests if proactive phone calls from the horse gambling operator can help high-risk gamblers reduce their gambling. You may be eligible if you have been identified as a high-risk gambler recently.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18–50 - NCT06122298Recruiting
Study on gambling, emotions, and rewards
This study looks at how gambling affects emotions and the brain's reward system. It compares people with gambling problems to healthy volunteers to better understand gambling addiction.
BronAges 18–65 - NCT07854912Recruiting
Is craving a key sign of behavioral addiction?
This study looks at whether craving—a strong urge—should be a main symptom for diagnosing behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, overeating, excessive screen use, or sex/pornography addiction. If you regularly do one of these behaviors, your experiences could help researchers improve how addictions are diagnosed.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06963931Recruiting
Gambling treatment study using smartphone app
This study tests a smartphone app to help people reduce gambling. You may qualify if you have gambled recently and are ready to seek or are already in treatment.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT02953899Recruiting
Using rewards-based therapy for rural problem gambling
This study tests a structured “reward for desired behavior” approach to help people with gambling disorder. It may be a good fit if you live in a rural or remote area and have been gambling recently.
Lethbridge, AlbertaAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gambling?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 15 recruiting gambling studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a gambling trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a gambling trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.