Predicting treatment success for problem gambling
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with gambling disorder respond to treatment, and what factors (like personality, education, or lifestyle) might predict their progress. The goal is to improve care by better understanding which treatments work best for different people.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with gambling disorder, or you have at least 4 signs of problem gambling in the past year (such as needing to gamble more, or feeling restless when trying to quit).
- You are starting treatment for gambling disorder for the first time, or you have not had any treatment in the last 6 months.
- You can be reached by phone and are comfortable using the internet.
- You are not taking any medicine for Parkinson's disease or other medicines that might make gambling urges worse.
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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