Clinical trials
Gambling Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting gambling disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 7 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gambling disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 7 recruiting gambling disorder 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 disorder 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 disorder 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.