A study to compare the effectiveness of the 5-Step Method intervention with the usual intervention given to the affected family members of persons with gambling disorder in assessing their Quality of life.

5-Step Method for Affected Family Members of Persons with Gambling Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/100116

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-01

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: 5 Step Method: 5-6 Brief sessions over a period of 2 to 3 weeks. Each session lasts for 45-60 minutes. Control Intervention1: Treatment as usual (TAU) provided to affected family member

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Family members of persons primarily diagnosed with gambling disorder. 2. Any family member who has been affected by the person with a gambling disorder in the family (Parent, siblings, spouse or partner and children greater than or equal to 18 years). 3. Affected family member must be greater than or equal to 18 years of age. 4. Able to speak and understand Hindi or English.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Family members with substance use disorder (except nicotine) or behavioural addiction 2. Family members demonstrating serious medical or psychiatric conditions or cognitive impairment 3. Family members with Intellectual Disabilities.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of lifeTimepoint: Baseline, four weeks from baseline, and 10-12 weeks from baseline	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sojan Antony

National Institute of Mental Health and NeuroSciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru

sojan47@gmail.com9663808626

Outcome results