Problematic or pathological gambling Mental and Behavioural Disorders Habit and impulse disorders
Conditions
Interventions
During eight weeks a participant was randomised to either four sessions of motivational interviewing, eight sessions of group cognitive behaviour therapy or a waitlist. Participants were assessed at p
Sponsors
Swedish National Institute of Public Health (SNIPH) (Sweden)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Anyone presenting with pathological gambling as primary diagnosis 2. Aged at least 18 years old, either sex 3. Willing to be randomised
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Suicidality 2. Other ongoing treatment for pathological gambling 3. Recently started taking or recently changed medication for anxiety and/or depression
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| National Opinion Research Center (NORC) Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Problems (NODS), measured at pre-treatment, post-treatment, 6 month follow-up and 12 month follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Time-line follow-back to track the frequency, intensity and other aspects of gambling 2. Anxiety and depression: the Beck Anxiety Inventory and Beck Depression Inventory 3. Predictors: Readiness to Change Questionnaire, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, and the Drug Use Disorders Identification Test Measured at pre-treatment, post-treatment, 6 month follow-up and 12 month follow-up. | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed