Pathological Gambling
Conditions
Keywords
Pathological gambling, Treatment, Marital relationship
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to compare marital treatment to individual treatment for pathological gambling.
Detailed description
The study as two goals: evaluate the efficacy of couple treatment for pathological gambling and develop a better understanding of the individual (substance use, mental health) and couple dimensions (communication, marital satisfaction, violence) as intermediate variables explaining this efficacy. Couples will be randomized between the couple treatment and the treatment as usual (individual or group). The experimental couple treatment is offered over 8 to 12 sessions of 90 minutes. The couple treatment called (Integrative Couple Therapy for Pathological Gambling - ICT-PG) is inspired by the Alcohol Behavior Couple Therapy from Epstein and McCrady, to which the team added diverse components to adjust to gamblers. During the sessions, the focus is on a) reducing/stopping gambling behaviors, b) helping the partner to stop behaviors facilitating gambling habits and rise the frequency of behaviors incompatible with gambling habits and c) improve marital components (communication, sharing positive moments, negotiation, mutual support). The control group receives individual or group treatment as already offered by the specialized centers in addiction. Their partner can receive individual intervention if desired. All participants are recruited in Specialized Addiction Treatment Centers in Quebec province, Canada. Evaluation of participants is done at admission, three, nine and 18 months post-admission. Repeated measures ANOVA will be used to compared evolutions of groups over time. Multiple regression will allow the estimation of components roles into as intermediate variables to predict rehabilitation.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIntegrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG)
The experimental couple treatment is offered over 8 to 12 sessions of 90 minutes. The couple treatment called (Integrative Couple Therapy for Pathological Gambling - ICT-PG) is inspired by the Alcohol Behavior Couple Therapy from Epstein and McCrady, to which the team added diverse components to adjust to gamblers. During the sessions, the focus is on a) reducing/stopping gambling behaviors, b) helping the partner to stop behaviors facilitating gambling habits and rise the frequency of behaviors incompatible with gambling habits and c) improve marital components (communication, sharing positive moments, negotiation, mutual support).
BEHAVIORALUsual individual/group treatment
The control group receive individual or group treatment as already offered by the specialized centers in addiction.Their partner can receive individual intervention if desired.
Sponsors
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Living together for at least 1 year * Diagnosis of pathological gambling (WMH-CIDI) during the last 12 months * The gambler has not received treatment for their gambling for at least 6 months (excluding GA) * Presence of gambling behavior in the past 3 months * Degree of commitment to the couple indicating a desire to continue the relationship (score of 7 - MSI)
Exclusion criteria
* Alcohol/Drug Dependence gambler/partner (Severity of Alcohol Dependence Data questionnaire - SADD \>17 included in DEBA-A; Severity of Dependence Scale - SDS \> 5 Included in DEBA-D) * Gambling problem for the partner (DEBA-Jeu \> 10) * Presence of serious acts of violence endangering the safety of both spouses (CTS-2) * Disorder and serious mental health unstabilized one of two members of the couple (ASI: psychological scale) * Antisocial personality disorder or severe limit ( GAIN: 9 + Scale BCS / CDS) * Scenario with strong suicidal ideation or attempt in the last 30 days or less in the partner (ASI: psychological scale) * Low degree of commitment in the relationship of a risk of separation (8 + MSI)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers The G-SAS is a 12-item self-rated scale designed to assess gambling symptom severity and change during treatment. Each 12-item scale has a score ranging from 0 - 4 (adjective anchors for 0 and 4 vary for each item but 0 means no symptoms and 4 means extreme symptoms). All items ask for an average symptom based on the past 7 days (average urge, frequency, duration and control,thoughts associated with gambling,time spent on gambling,anticipatory tension and/or excitement, emotional distress). The total score ranges from 0 to 48. A score between 8 and 20 is an indicator of low urges to gamble, between 21 and 30, moderate urges, between 31 and 40 severe urges and a score of over 40 reveals the presence of extreme urges in the player. |
| Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers Among 12 types of gambling activities, the highest frequency of gambling behaviors for the past 6 months (never = 0; every or almost every day=5). Maximum score is 5. The higher is the score, the higher is the frequency. |
| Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers The DEBA-Jeu is a very brief screening grid comprising eight Likert-type items in five points (never = 0, always = 4). The eight items form a scale where the total score varies between 0 and 32. The suggested breaking points are as follows: 0 to 1 = No problem gambling; 2 to 5 =Problem gambling ; 6 to 24 = High probability of problem gambling. |
| Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers The Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) is a 9-item measure with a 4-point Likert-type scale (0 = Never, 3 = Almost always).It asks questions about an individual's gambling habits in the last three months from four categories: Gambling involvement; Problem gambling behaviour; Adverse Consequences; Correlates of problem gambling. Scores for the nine items are summed, and the results are interpreted as follows: 0 = non-problem ; 1-4 = low risk; 5-7 = moderate risk; 8 and + (maximum 27) = probable pathological player. |
| Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers Total Money spent in canadian dollars for all gambling activities during the last 3 months previous each research interview. |
| Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers The ICOG is used to measure two aspects of control related to the JHA processes, namely the level of control over the desire to start playing (e.g., when I decide not to play, I watch stick to that decision) as well as the level of control once the game has started (e.g., when I knew I had little time to play, I would limit myself to the scheduled time). This questionnaire has a total of 10 items and uses a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from Never = 1 to Always = 5, with 4 inverted items. The total score varies between 10 and 50. A high control represents a score between 10 and 16, a moderate control between 17 and 23 and a score of 24 and more presents a low control in the player. |
| Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers This questionnaire measures people's beliefs about gambling. The ICROLJ has 29 items and uses a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from Strongly disagree = 0 to Strongly agree=4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 116.Higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of erroneous beliefs. |
| Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers Short questionnaire of 10 items, assessing to what extent the respondent considers his gambling habits in the last 6 months have harmed various aspects of his life (financial, living conditions, marital, physical health, professional life, social, legal and family). A 5-point Likert-type scale is used Not at all = 0 to Extremely = 4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 40.Higher the score is, more it's indicate that the respondent is experiencing negative impacts because of his gambling habits. |
| Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners Short questionnaire of 10 items, assessing to what extent the respondent considers that his partner's gambling habits have harmed various aspects of his life in the last 6 months (financial, living conditions, marital, physical health, professional life, social, legal and family). A 5-point Likert-type scale is used Not at all = 0 to Extremely = 4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 40. Higher the score is, more it's indicate that the respondent is experiencing negative impacts because of his partner's gambling habits. |
| Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire measures people's beliefs about gambling. The ICROLJ has 29 items and uses a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from Strongly disagree = 0 to Strongly agree=4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 116. Higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of erroneous beliefs. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers The psychological violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of psychological violence committed against the Gambler in the last 3 months. It is made up of 14 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 84. The higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence. |
| Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This lists of skills consist of 17 items that expressed in statements representing observable verbal behaviors.Participants were asked to report frequency estimates of their own use of such verbal behaviors using a 4 point likert scale (0 = almost never, 4 = almost always). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 68. The higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of good communication skills. |
| Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers This instrument has 9 items, using a 7-point Likert-type scale. It is used in order to better understand the negotiation and conflict resolution skills that the couple members have used within their marital relationship in the last three months. The score varies between 9 and 63. A high score indicates a greater degree of perceived problem-solving skill within the marital relationship. |
| Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers This questionnaire is used to identify the coping strategies used to cope with gambling's habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18. Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation. |
| Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers Number of alcohol standard units (Canada, 1 unit = 13,6g of alcohol) per week during the last three months. |
| Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers Frequency of cannabis use per week in the last three months with a 5-point Likert-type scale (never = 0, 3 times a week or more = 4). Higher the score is, more it indicates a high frequency of cannabis use. |
| Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers The physical violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of physical violence committed against the Gambler in the last 3 months. It is made up of 18 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). The total score corresponds to the average obtained on the 18 items, the higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence. |
| Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for the Partner The physical violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of physical violence committed against the partner in the last 3 months. It is made up of 18 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). The total score corresponds to the average obtained on the 18 items, the higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence. |
| Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners The psychological violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of psychological violence committed against the partner in the last 3 months. It is made up of 14 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 84. The higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence. |
| Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire measure the quality of the support received and given perceived by the two members of the couple. It consists of a total of 8 questions, with a 5-point Likert scale (1 = never; 5 = always). The total score shows support received and support gave, higher is the result, more it indicates that the member of the couple gave support and receives it (score min = 0 and score max=40). |
| Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers This questionnaire is used to identify the coping strategies used to cope with gambling's habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation. |
| Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This instrument has 9 items, using a 7-point Likert-type scale. It is used in order to better understand the negotiation and conflict resolution skills that the couple members have used within their marital relationship in the last three months.The score varies between 9 and 63. A high score indicates a greater degree of perceived problem-solving skill within the marital relationship. |
| Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers This lists of skills consist of 17 items that expressed in statements representing observable verbal behaviors.Participants were asked to report frequency estimates of their own use of such verbal behaviors using a 4 point likert scale (0 = almost never, 4 = almost always). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 68.The higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of good communication skills. |
| Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire is used to identify coping strategies to cope with stressful situations caused by their spouse's gambling habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation. |
| Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire is used to identify coping strategies to cope with stressful situations caused by their spouse's gambling habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation. |
| Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire is used to identify coping strategies to cope with stressful situations caused by their spouse's gambling habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 9 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 27.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation. |
| Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Partners Number of alcohol standard units (Canada, 1 unit = 13,6g of alcohol) per week during the last three months. |
| Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Partners Frequency of cannabis use per week in the last three months with a 5-point Likert-type scale (never = 0, 3 times a week or more = 4). Higher the score is, more it indicates a high frequency of cannabis use. |
| Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome measure for Gamblers This questionnaire is used to identify the coping strategies used to cope with gambling's habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 9 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 27. Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation. |
| Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This instrument is used to measure psychological distress, including symptoms of depression and anxiety. We used the version of the questionnaire with 14 items. A Likert-type scale ranging from never = 1 to very often = 3 is used and the respondent must respond according to their condition during the last seven days. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 42. A score of 26 and above indicates a high level of psychological distress. |
| Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners This instrument is used to measure depressive symptoms in an individual. It measures these symptoms as defined in the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) for depressive episodes.This questionnaire has 20 items and it assesses how the psychological well-being of the person during the last week. A 4-point Likert-type scale is used ranging from 0 = Never, very rarely (less than a day) to a rating of 3 = Frequently, all the time (5 to 7 days) The score can therefore vary from 0 to 60, the higher it is the higher the risk of depression. For a man, a threshold of 17 indicates a risk of depression and for a woman the same threshold is 23. |
| Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers This instrument is used to measure psychological distress, including symptoms of depression and anxiety. We used the version of the questionnaire with 14 items. A Likert-type scale ranging from never = 1 to very often = 3 is used and the respondent must respond according to their condition during the last seven days. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 42. A score of 26 and above indicates a high level of psychological distress. |
| Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers This instrument is used to measure depressive symptoms in an individual. It measures these symptoms as defined in the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) for depressive episodes.This questionnaire has 20 items and it assesses how the psychological well-being of the person during the last week. A 4-point Likert-type scale is used ranging from 0 = Never, very rarely (less than a day) to a rating of 3 = Frequently, all the time (5 to 7 days) The score can therefore vary from 0 to 60, the higher it is the higher the risk of depression. For a man, a threshold of 17 indicates a risk of depression and for a woman the same threshold is 23. |
| Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers This questionnaire makes it possible to measure the quality of the support received and given perceived by the two members of the couple. It consists of a total of 8 questions, with a 5-point Likert scale (1 = never; 5 = always). The total score shows support received and support gave, higher is the result, more it indicates that the member of the couple gave support and receives it (score min = 0 and score max=40). |
| Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners The MSI is used to measure marital stability in a couple. It comprises a series of 14 items (with inverted items) in a true or false format thus aiming to assess the risk of separation in this couple (e.g., I very often have ideas of divorce, until once a week or more). Marital distress is measured in terms of concrete actions taken by members of the couple in order to end their union. The total score is between 0 and 14. The higher the scores, the higher the risk of separation and marital distress. A threshold of 8 is considered to be a severe indicator of separation. |
| Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers The MSI is used to measure marital stability in a couple. It comprises a series of 14 items (with inverted items) in a true or false format thus aiming to assess the risk of separation in this couple (e.g., I very often have ideas of divorce, until once a week or more). Marital distress is measured in terms of concrete actions taken by members of the couple in order to end their union. The total score is between 0 and 14. The higher the scores, the higher the risk of separation and marital distress. A threshold of 8 is considered to be a severe indicator of separation. |
| Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Partners The Dyadic Adjustment Scale is an ultra-brief measure degree of marital satisfaction within the couple. The short version is made up of only 4 items (considered divorce, estimation of the quality of the relation, confide to mate, degree of happiness): three of which are on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (all the time) to 5 (never) , while the final item is on a 7-point scale ranging from 0 (extremely happy) to 6 (perfect). Theoretically possible maximum score of 21, and minimum 0. Scores lower than 11 indicating relationship distress, scores between 12 and 14 corresponding to medium satisfaction and scores upper 15 indicating good marital satisfaction. |
| Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016) | Outcome Measure for Gamblers The Dyadic Adjustment Scale is an ultra-brief measure degree of marital satisfaction within the couple. The short version is made up of only 4 items (considered divorce, estimation of the quality of the relation, confide to mate, degree of happiness): three of which are on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (all the time) to 5 (never) , while the final item is on a 7-point scale ranging from 0 (extremely happy) to 6 (perfect). Theoretically possible maximum score of 21, and minimum 0. Scores lower than 11 indicating relationship distress, scores between 12 and 14 corresponding to medium satisfaction and scores upper 15 indicating good marital satisfaction. |
Countries
Canada
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Recruitment was carried out in two phases: Phase I: 1st march 2011 to 3th april 2013 Phase II: 31th october 2014 to 1st june 2016. Recruitment took place in nine specialized treatment center in the province of Quebec (Canada).
Pre-assignment details
Eighteen couples took part in the research eligibility, but they weren't enrolled in the study based on the exclusion criteria of the study :n=4 Low commitment towards relationship;n=4 Problematic alcohol/drug use \[gambler\]; n=3 Severe violence last 12 month; n=2 Low risk gambling \[gambler\]; n=2 Serious mental health problems \[partner\]; n=1 Partner with a gambling disorder ; n=1 Cohabitation less then six month ;n=1 Refused categorization
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling Already described in the Intervention Description section
Couple therapy: The experimental couple treatment is offered over 8 to 12 sessions of 90 minutes. The couple treatment called (Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling - ICT-PG) is inspired by the Alcohol Behavior Couple Therapy from Epstein and McCrady, to which the team added diverse components to adjust to gamblers. During the sessions, the focus is on a) reducing/stopping gambling behaviors, b) helping the partner to stop behaviors facilitating gambling habits and rise the frequency of behaviors incompatible with gambling habits and c) improve marital components (communication, sharing positive moments, negotiation, mutual support). | 44 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment Well described in the Intervention section
Usual individual/group treatment: The control group receive individual or group treatment as already offered by the specialized centers in addiction.Their partner can receive individual intervention if desired. | 36 |
| Total | 80 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Months Post-admission | Lost to Follow-up | 1 | 1 |
| 18 Months Post-admission | Withdrawal by Subject | 2 | 4 |
| 3 Months Post-admission | Lost to Follow-up | 1 | 5 |
| 3 Months Post-admission | Withdrawal by Subject | 2 | 1 |
| 9 Months Post-admission | Lost to Follow-up | 3 | 1 |
| 9 Months Post-admission | Withdrawal by Subject | 0 | 3 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Total | Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Categorical Gamblers <=18 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Gamblers >=65 years | 1 Participants | 3 Participants | 2 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Gamblers Between 18 and 65 years | 35 Participants | 77 Participants | 42 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Partners <=18 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Partners >=65 years | 2 Participants | 5 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Partners Between 18 and 65 years | 34 Participants | 75 Participants | 41 Participants |
| Age, Continuous Gamblers | 41 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 | 42 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13 | 42 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 14 |
| Age, Continuous Partners | 40 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 14 | 41 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 14 | 42 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13 |
| Race and Ethnicity Not Collected | — | 0 Participants | — |
| Region of Enrollment Canada | 36 Participants | 80 Participants | 44 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Gamblers Female | 7 Participants | 20 Participants | 13 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Gamblers Male | 29 Participants | 60 Participants | 31 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Partners Female | 30 Participants | 61 Participants | 31 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Partners Male | 6 Participants | 19 Participants | 13 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
Outcome results
Primary
Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling
Outcome measure for Gamblers Total Money spent in canadian dollars for all gambling activities during the last 3 months previous each research interview.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | Admission | 4587.87 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 483.66 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | 3 months post-admission | 452.53 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 500.54 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | 9 months post-admission | 351.49 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 517.16 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | 18 months post-admission | 1062.09 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 535.53 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | 18 months post-admission | 446.57 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 681.53 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | Admission | 4244.70 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 534.75 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | 9 months post-admission | 390.14 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 620.98 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Dollars Spent on Gambling | 3 months post-admission | 825.71 canadian dollars | Standard Deviation 582.02 |
Primary
Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI)
Outcome measure for Gamblers The Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) is a 9-item measure with a 4-point Likert-type scale (0 = Never, 3 = Almost always).It asks questions about an individual's gambling habits in the last three months from four categories: Gambling involvement; Problem gambling behaviour; Adverse Consequences; Correlates of problem gambling. Scores for the nine items are summed, and the results are interpreted as follows: 0 = non-problem ; 1-4 = low risk; 5-7 = moderate risk; 8 and + (maximum 27) = probable pathological player.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | Admission | 14.85 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.74 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | 3 months post-admission | 5.86 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.77 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | 9 months post-admission | 3.98 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | 18 months post-admission | 4.26 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.83 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | 18 months post-admission | 4.91 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.08 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | Admission | 15.68 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.82 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | 9 months post-admission | 5.31 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) | 3 months post-admission | 6.97 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.89 |
Primary
Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu)
Outcome Measure for Gamblers The DEBA-Jeu is a very brief screening grid comprising eight Likert-type items in five points (never = 0, always = 4). The eight items form a scale where the total score varies between 0 and 32. The suggested breaking points are as follows: 0 to 1 = No problem gambling; 2 to 5 =Problem gambling ; 6 to 24 = High probability of problem gambling.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | Admission | 19.41 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.88 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | 3 months post-admission | 6.29 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.9 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | 9 months post-admission | 4.47 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.95 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | 18 months post-admission | 4.47 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.98 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | 18 months post-admission | 6.26 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.27 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | Admission | 20.45 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | 9 months post-admission | 6.01 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.14 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Detection of Gambling Problems and Services Need (Détection et Besoin d'Aide en Regard du Jeu Excessif- DÉBA-Jeu) | 3 months post-admission | 7.90 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.07 |
Primary
Frequency of the Most Problematic Game
Outcome Measure for Gamblers Among 12 types of gambling activities, the highest frequency of gambling behaviors for the past 6 months (never = 0; every or almost every day=5). Maximum score is 5. The higher is the score, the higher is the frequency.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | 9 months post-admission | 1.68 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.21 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | Admission | 3.66 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.15 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | 3 months post-admission | 2.14 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.19 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | 18 months post-admission | 2.17 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.2 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | 18 months post-admission | 2.73 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.24 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | 9 months post-admission | 2.37 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.22 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | 3 months post-admission | 2.20 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.2 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of the Most Problematic Game | Admission | 3.56 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.16 |
Primary
Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS)
Outcome measure for Gamblers The G-SAS is a 12-item self-rated scale designed to assess gambling symptom severity and change during treatment. Each 12-item scale has a score ranging from 0 - 4 (adjective anchors for 0 and 4 vary for each item but 0 means no symptoms and 4 means extreme symptoms). All items ask for an average symptom based on the past 7 days (average urge, frequency, duration and control,thoughts associated with gambling,time spent on gambling,anticipatory tension and/or excitement, emotional distress). The total score ranges from 0 to 48. A score between 8 and 20 is an indicator of low urges to gamble, between 21 and 30, moderate urges, between 31 and 40 severe urges and a score of over 40 reveals the presence of extreme urges in the player.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | 9 months post-admission | 4.30 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.17 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | 3 months post-admission | 6.85 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.14 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | 18 months post-admission | 4.01 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.21 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | Admission | 18.52 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.08 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | 18 months post-admission | 10.80 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.53 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | 3 months post-admission | 12.39 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.31 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | 9 months post-admission | 11.08 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.44 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS) | Admission | 16.66 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.2 |
Primary
Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG)
Outcome Measure for Gamblers The ICOG is used to measure two aspects of control related to the JHA processes, namely the level of control over the desire to start playing (e.g., when I decide not to play, I watch stick to that decision) as well as the level of control once the game has started (e.g., when I knew I had little time to play, I would limit myself to the scheduled time). This questionnaire has a total of 10 items and uses a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from Never = 1 to Always = 5, with 4 inverted items. The total score varies between 10 and 50. A high control represents a score between 10 and 16, a moderate control between 17 and 23 and a score of 24 and more presents a low control in the player.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | 3 months post-admission | 17.89 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | 9 months post-admission | 16.11 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.41 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | 18 months post-admission | 15.69 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.45 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | Admission | 35.95 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.29 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | Admission | 37.92 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.44 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | 3 months post-admission | 22.31 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.58 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | 18 months post-admission | 18.26 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.86 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Impaired Control Over Gambling Scale (ICOG) | 9 months post-admission | 20.59 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.69 |
Primary
Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers This questionnaire measures people's beliefs about gambling. The ICROLJ has 29 items and uses a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from Strongly disagree = 0 to Strongly agree=4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 116.Higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of erroneous beliefs.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | Admission | 52.67 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.38 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 39.44 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.44 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 39.11 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.48 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 38.90 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.56 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 43.86 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.94 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | Admission | 54.23 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.53 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 43.26 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.79 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 44.78 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.67 |
Primary
Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire measures people's beliefs about gambling. The ICROLJ has 29 items and uses a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from Strongly disagree = 0 to Strongly agree=4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 116. Higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of erroneous beliefs.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | Admission | 40.74 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.98 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 37.12 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.01 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 35.03 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.99 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 37.38 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.02 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 41.08 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.19 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | Admission | 41.05 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.08 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 43.22 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.12 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Inventory of Erroneous Beliefs Related to Gambling (Inventaire Des Croyances liées Aux Jeux - ICROLJ)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 42.84 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.13 |
Primary
Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers Short questionnaire of 10 items, assessing to what extent the respondent considers his gambling habits in the last 6 months have harmed various aspects of his life (financial, living conditions, marital, physical health, professional life, social, legal and family). A 5-point Likert-type scale is used Not at all = 0 to Extremely = 4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 40.Higher the score is, more it's indicate that the respondent is experiencing negative impacts because of his gambling habits.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | Admission | 16.83 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.06 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 6.84 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.12 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 4.40 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.32 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 4.96 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.14 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 5.22 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.61 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | Admission | 18.56 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.17 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 8.04 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.3 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 5.41 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.38 |
Primary
Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners Short questionnaire of 10 items, assessing to what extent the respondent considers that his partner's gambling habits have harmed various aspects of his life in the last 6 months (financial, living conditions, marital, physical health, professional life, social, legal and family). A 5-point Likert-type scale is used Not at all = 0 to Extremely = 4. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 40. Higher the score is, more it's indicate that the respondent is experiencing negative impacts because of his partner's gambling habits.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | Admission | 17.65 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.65 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 8.57 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.67 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 5.30 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.68 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 5.89 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.74 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 6.59 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.89 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | Admission | 17.77 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.72 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 5.13 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.79 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Negative Gambling Consequences-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 9.38 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.76 |
Secondary
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers This instrument is used to measure depressive symptoms in an individual. It measures these symptoms as defined in the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) for depressive episodes.This questionnaire has 20 items and it assesses how the psychological well-being of the person during the last week. A 4-point Likert-type scale is used ranging from 0 = Never, very rarely (less than a day) to a rating of 3 = Frequently, all the time (5 to 7 days) The score can therefore vary from 0 to 60, the higher it is the higher the risk of depression. For a man, a threshold of 17 indicates a risk of depression and for a woman the same threshold is 23.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | Admission | 14.88 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.03 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 9.08 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.06 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 8.29 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.1 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | 18 | 9.01 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.15 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | 18 | 10.22 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.48 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | Admission | 15.56 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.14 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 10.96 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.33 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 11.86 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.24 |
Secondary
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This instrument is used to measure depressive symptoms in an individual. It measures these symptoms as defined in the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) for depressive episodes.This questionnaire has 20 items and it assesses how the psychological well-being of the person during the last week. A 4-point Likert-type scale is used ranging from 0 = Never, very rarely (less than a day) to a rating of 3 = Frequently, all the time (5 to 7 days) The score can therefore vary from 0 to 60, the higher it is the higher the risk of depression. For a man, a threshold of 17 indicates a risk of depression and for a woman the same threshold is 23.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | Admission | 16.71 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.76 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 8.81 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.78 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 8.37 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.79 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 8.07 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.82 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 11.81 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.99 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | Admission | 15.67 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.85 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 12.46 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.92 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 11.63 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.89 |
Secondary
Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner
Outcome measure for Gamblers The physical violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of physical violence committed against the Gambler in the last 3 months. It is made up of 18 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). The total score corresponds to the average obtained on the 18 items, the higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | Admission | 0.47 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.49 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | 3 months post-admission | 0.82 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.42 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | 9 months post-admission | .87 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.56 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | 18 months post-admission | .38 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.45 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | 18 months post-admission | 1.68 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.4 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | Admission | 1.21 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.42 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | 9 months post-admission | 1.55 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.46 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Physical Violence Issued by the Partner | 3 months post-admission | 1.34 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.38 |
Secondary
Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler
Outcome Measure for the Partner The physical violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of physical violence committed against the partner in the last 3 months. It is made up of 18 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). The total score corresponds to the average obtained on the 18 items, the higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | Admission | 1.42 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.31 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 1.23 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.32 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | 9 months post-admission | .94 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.32 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | 18 months post-admission | .46 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.34 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 1.56 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.4 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | Admission | 1.69 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.35 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | 9 months post-admission | .79 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.38 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_ Physique Violence Issued by the Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 1.71 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.36 |
Secondary
Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler
Outcome Measure for Partners The psychological violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of psychological violence committed against the partner in the last 3 months. It is made up of 14 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 84. The higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | Admission | 21.50 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.4 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 17.44 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.43 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 14.91 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.46 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 11.09 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.54 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 17.00 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.81 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | Admission | 23.44 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.53 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 16.52 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.66 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2 _ Psychological Violence Issued by the Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 18.36 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.61 |
Secondary
Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner
Outcome Measure for Gamblers The psychological violence suffered is a subscale of the CTS-2 questionnaire which aims to assess the manifestations of psychological violence committed against the Gambler in the last 3 months. It is made up of 14 items that are rated on a 7-point Likert scale (never happened = 0, 1 time = 1, 2 times = 2, 3 to 5 times = 3, 6 to 10 times = 4, 11 to 20 = 5, more than 20 times = 6). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 84. The higher it is, more it indicates that the respondent has suffered episodes of violence.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | Admission | 19.64 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.78 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | 3 months post-admission | 13.38 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.84 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | 9 months post-admission | 8.65 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.94 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | 18 months post-admission | 7.96 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.05 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | 18 months post-admission | 14.52 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.58 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | Admission | 19.17 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.95 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | 9 months post-admission | 12.46 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.32 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conflict Tactics Scale-2_Psychological Violence Issued by the Partner | 3 months post-admission | 14.16 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.12 |
Secondary
Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers This questionnaire makes it possible to measure the quality of the support received and given perceived by the two members of the couple. It consists of a total of 8 questions, with a 5-point Likert scale (1 = never; 5 = always). The total score shows support received and support gave, higher is the result, more it indicates that the member of the couple gave support and receives it (score min = 0 and score max=40).
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | Admission | 31.10 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.46 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 32.65 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.48 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 33.30 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.49 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 33.67 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.54 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 29.66 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.67 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | Admission | 30.68 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.51 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 30.64 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.59 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire(CSQ)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 30.77 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.56 |
Secondary
Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire measure the quality of the support received and given perceived by the two members of the couple. It consists of a total of 8 questions, with a 5-point Likert scale (1 = never; 5 = always). The total score shows support received and support gave, higher is the result, more it indicates that the member of the couple gave support and receives it (score min = 0 and score max=40).
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row..
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | Admission | 29.93 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.46 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 32.05 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.47 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 30.83 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.47 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 31.85 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.49 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 29.46 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.53 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 30.99 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.58 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | Admission | 29.90 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.51 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Conjugal Support Questionnaire (CSQ)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 31.09 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.54 |
Secondary
Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler
Outcome measure for Gamblers This questionnaire is used to identify the coping strategies used to cope with gambling's habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission | 8.14 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.48 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 4.85 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.5 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 2.78 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.53 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 2.11 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.6 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 2.49 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.69 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission | 9.22 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.54 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 4.72 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.62 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 5.3 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.59 |
Secondary
Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire is used to identify coping strategies to cope with stressful situations caused by their spouse's gambling habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | Admission | 5.38 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.31 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 2.95 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.32 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 2.50 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.32 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 2.48 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.36 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 3.30 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.42 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | Admission | 5.69 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.34 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 3.39 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.36 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Distancing / Withdrawal Sub-scale_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 3.30 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.36 |
Secondary
Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler
Outcome measure for Gamblers This questionnaire is used to identify the coping strategies used to cope with gambling's habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 9 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 27. Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission | 10.08 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.08 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 15.48 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.12 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 10.69 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.19 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 9.25 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 8.52 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.55 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission | 9.90 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.21 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 10.79 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.4 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 13.12 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.33 |
Secondary
Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire is used to identify coping strategies to cope with stressful situations caused by their spouse's gambling habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 9 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 27.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | Admission | 8.54 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.61 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 8.71 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.62 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 6.40 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.63 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 7.10 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 8.11 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | Admission | 8.50 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.67 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 5.63 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.71 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills_Positive Reevaluation/Problem Solving Sub-scale_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 6.02 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Secondary
Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers This questionnaire is used to identify the coping strategies used to cope with gambling's habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18. Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission | 5.24 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.62 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 9.33 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.64 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 5.36 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.68 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 4.12 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.77 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 3.00 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.89 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | Admission | 5.60 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.69 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 4.76 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 6.92 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.76 |
Secondary
Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This questionnaire is used to identify coping strategies to cope with stressful situations caused by their spouse's gambling habits in the last three months. The subscale is made up of 6 items marked from 0 to 3 (0 = not used; 3 = used a lot). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 18.Higher the score is, more it indicates the respondent's tendency to adopt the behaviors described by the subscale when he is in a stressful situation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | Admission | 8.54 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.61 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 8.71 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.62 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 6.40 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.63 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 7.10 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 8.11 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | Admission | 8.50 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.67 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 5.63 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.71 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Coping Skills _Social Support Sub-scale_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 6.02 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
Secondary
Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers The Dyadic Adjustment Scale is an ultra-brief measure degree of marital satisfaction within the couple. The short version is made up of only 4 items (considered divorce, estimation of the quality of the relation, confide to mate, degree of happiness): three of which are on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (all the time) to 5 (never) , while the final item is on a 7-point scale ranging from 0 (extremely happy) to 6 (perfect). Theoretically possible maximum score of 21, and minimum 0. Scores lower than 11 indicating relationship distress, scores between 12 and 14 corresponding to medium satisfaction and scores upper 15 indicating good marital satisfaction.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | Admission | 11.96 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.48 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 15.09 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.49 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 16.08 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.51 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 15.43 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 12.30 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.7 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | Admission | 11.20 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.53 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 14.49 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.61 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 14.29 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.58 |
Secondary
Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners The Dyadic Adjustment Scale is an ultra-brief measure degree of marital satisfaction within the couple. The short version is made up of only 4 items (considered divorce, estimation of the quality of the relation, confide to mate, degree of happiness): three of which are on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (all the time) to 5 (never) , while the final item is on a 7-point scale ranging from 0 (extremely happy) to 6 (perfect). Theoretically possible maximum score of 21, and minimum 0. Scores lower than 11 indicating relationship distress, scores between 12 and 14 corresponding to medium satisfaction and scores upper 15 indicating good marital satisfaction.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | Admission | 11.67 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.32 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 15.42 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.32 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 15.05 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.35 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 15.35 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.34 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 12.38 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.41 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | Admission | 11.29 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.35 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 13.28 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.37 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS-4)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 14.76 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.38 |
Secondary
Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler
Outcome measure for Gamblers Frequency of cannabis use per week in the last three months with a 5-point Likert-type scale (never = 0, 3 times a week or more = 4). Higher the score is, more it indicates a high frequency of cannabis use.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | Admission | .46 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.07 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | .31 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.07 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | .33 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.07 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | .36 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.08 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | 18 months post-admission | .54 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.09 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | Admission | .41 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.08 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | 9 months post-admission | .41 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.09 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Gambler | 3 months post-admission | .41 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.08 |
Secondary
Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner
Outcome measure for Partners Frequency of cannabis use per week in the last three months with a 5-point Likert-type scale (never = 0, 3 times a week or more = 4). Higher the score is, more it indicates a high frequency of cannabis use.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | Admission | 0.24 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.05 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 0.29 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.05 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 0.21 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.06 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 0.21 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.06 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | 18 months post-admission | 0.35 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.07 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | Admission | 0.22 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.06 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | 9 months post-admission | 0.29 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.06 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Frequency of Cannabis Use Per week_Partner | 3 months post-admission | 0.32 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.06 |
Secondary
Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers This lists of skills consist of 17 items that expressed in statements representing observable verbal behaviors.Participants were asked to report frequency estimates of their own use of such verbal behaviors using a 4 point likert scale (0 = almost never, 4 = almost always). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 68.The higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of good communication skills.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | Admission | 34.34 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.9 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 38.57 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.94 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 37.41 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 39.68 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.06 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 35.86 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.32 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | Admission | 33.48 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 35.66 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.17 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 34.48 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.09 |
Secondary
Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This lists of skills consist of 17 items that expressed in statements representing observable verbal behaviors.Participants were asked to report frequency estimates of their own use of such verbal behaviors using a 4 point likert scale (0 = almost never, 4 = almost always). To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 68. The higher the score is, more it indicates the presence of good communication skills.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | Admission | 37.39 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.53 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | 3 months post-admission | 38.69 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.54 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | 9 months post-admission | 39.73 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.54 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | 18 months post-admission | 39.82 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.57 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | 18 months post-admission | 39.24 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.67 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | Admission | 36.99 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.58 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | 9 months post-admission | 38.42 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.62 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory-self _Partner | 3 months post-admission | 38.45 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.61 |
Secondary
Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers This instrument has 9 items, using a 7-point Likert-type scale. It is used in order to better understand the negotiation and conflict resolution skills that the couple members have used within their marital relationship in the last three months. The score varies between 9 and 63. A high score indicates a greater degree of perceived problem-solving skill within the marital relationship.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | Admission | 45.95 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.95 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 48.53 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.98 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 48.3 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.02 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 48.29 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.12 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 44.7 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.4 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | Admission | 44.67 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.05 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 44.75 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.23 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 46.63 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.15 |
Secondary
Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This instrument has 9 items, using a 7-point Likert-type scale. It is used in order to better understand the negotiation and conflict resolution skills that the couple members have used within their marital relationship in the last three months.The score varies between 9 and 63. A high score indicates a greater degree of perceived problem-solving skill within the marital relationship.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | Admission | 44.14 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.67 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 48.58 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.68 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 47.9 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.69 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 48.75 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.73 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 48.54 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.88 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | Admission | 43.53 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.74 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 48.62 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Problem Solving Scale (MPSS)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 47.02 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.77 |
Secondary
Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers The MSI is used to measure marital stability in a couple. It comprises a series of 14 items (with inverted items) in a true or false format thus aiming to assess the risk of separation in this couple (e.g., I very often have ideas of divorce, until once a week or more). Marital distress is measured in terms of concrete actions taken by members of the couple in order to end their union. The total score is between 0 and 14. The higher the scores, the higher the risk of separation and marital distress. A threshold of 8 is considered to be a severe indicator of separation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 1.90 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.27 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | Admission | 2.02 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.25 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 1.27 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.3 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 1.48 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.26 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 3.63 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.38 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 1.91 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.3 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 1.65 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.32 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Gambler | Admission | 2.18 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.28 |
Secondary
Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners The MSI is used to measure marital stability in a couple. It comprises a series of 14 items (with inverted items) in a true or false format thus aiming to assess the risk of separation in this couple (e.g., I very often have ideas of divorce, until once a week or more). Marital distress is measured in terms of concrete actions taken by members of the couple in order to end their union. The total score is between 0 and 14. The higher the scores, the higher the risk of separation and marital distress. A threshold of 8 is considered to be a severe indicator of separation.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 2.26 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.24 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 2.19 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.24 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 2.17 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.25 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | Admission | 4.14 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.23 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 3.33 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.31 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 3.59 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.27 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 2.15 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.28 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Marital Status Inventory (MSI)-Partner | Admission | 4.10 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.26 |
Secondary
Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler
Outcome Measure for Gamblers This instrument is used to measure psychological distress, including symptoms of depression and anxiety. We used the version of the questionnaire with 14 items. A Likert-type scale ranging from never = 1 to very often = 3 is used and the respondent must respond according to their condition during the last seven days. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 42. A score of 26 and above indicates a high level of psychological distress.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | Admission | 18.83 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.43 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 14.45 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.48 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 10.19 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.53 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 12.24 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.59 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 13.43 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.04 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | Admission | 20.58 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.58 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 15.26 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.84 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 14.04 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.73 |
Secondary
Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner
Outcome Measure for Partners This instrument is used to measure psychological distress, including symptoms of depression and anxiety. We used the version of the questionnaire with 14 items. A Likert-type scale ranging from never = 1 to very often = 3 is used and the respondent must respond according to their condition during the last seven days. To compute a total score, all item' score are summed. The total score ranges from 0 to 42. A score of 26 and above indicates a high level of psychological distress.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 12.76 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.99 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | Admission | 23.75 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 13.45 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.04 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 11.94 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.01 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | 18 months post-admission | 16.96 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.25 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | Admission | 22.38 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.08 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | 9 months post-admission | 17.03 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.16 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Psychological Distress Index (IDPESQ-14)-Partner | 3 months post-admission | 16.4 score on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.13 |
Secondary
Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler
Outcome measure for Gamblers Number of alcohol standard units (Canada, 1 unit = 13,6g of alcohol) per week during the last three months.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 3.70 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.18 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 7.35 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.14 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 3.99 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.25 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | Admission | 5.46 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.1 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | 18 months post-admission | 7.47 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.59 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | 3 months post-admission | 4.15 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.33 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | 9 months post-admission | 4.28 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.43 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Gambler | Admission | 4.96 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 1.22 |
Secondary
Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner
Outcome measure for Partners Number of alcohol standard units (Canada, 1 unit = 13,6g of alcohol) per week during the last three months.
Time frame: Admission, 3, 9 and 18 month post-admission (The first admission was March 2011 and the last admission will be June 2016)
Population: Analysis Population is based on all participants (n= 80 couples) enrolled in the study. Over the 18 months of follow-up, a slight attrition of participants can be observed, explaining the difference between the overall number of participants analyzed and the number of participants analyzed per row.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | Admission | 4.04 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.4 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | 3 months post-admission | 3.98 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.4 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | 9 months post-admission | 4.08 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.41 |
| Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling (ICT-PG) | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | 18 months post-admission | 3.40 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.42 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | 18 months post-admission | 3.47 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.49 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | Admission | 3.89 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.44 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | 9 months post-admission | 3.69 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.46 |
| Usual Individual/Group Treatment | Standard Units of Alcoholic Drinks Per Week _Partner | 3 months post-admission | 3.87 standard units of alcoholic drinks | Standard Deviation 0.45 |