Brain stimulation to reduce urges in gambling disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (theta burst stimulation) to help reduce symptoms of gambling disorder. If you meet the criteria and can safely complete the sessions, you may be able to see whether this approach lowers gambling urges or related problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have gambling disorder symptoms that meet DSM-5 criteria for at least 12 months.
- You can understand the study and give informed consent.
- You do not have certain major mental health conditions that need long-term medication or hospitalization (like schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar disorder, or major depression with psychosis).
- You do not have an active substance use disorder other than nicotine (and limited allowances for sleep-related low-dose benzodiazepines).
- You can safely undergo brain stimulation: no serious hearing issues, certain implants/metal in the head, or a higher-than-usual seizure risk.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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