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NCT00685048 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Brief Therapies for Problem Gambling Substance Abusers

A NA study, sponsored by UConn Health.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
220
Enrollment target

NCT00685048 is a NA study that has completed, run by UConn Health. The registered enrollment target is 220 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00685048, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by UConn Health.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
220 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This project evaluates the efficacy of brief interventions for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders who also have gambling problems. In total, 220 problem gambling substance abusers will be randomized to one of three conditions: (a) a control condition consisting of 10 minutes of psychoeducation about gambling, (b) 10 minutes of brief advice about problem gambling and how to reduce it, or (c) four session of motivational and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Gambling, substance use and psychosocial problems will be assessed using standardized instruments at pre-treatment, month 2, 5, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24-month follow-up evaluations.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL 10 minutes of psycho-education
  • BEHAVIORAL 10 minutes of brief advice
  • BEHAVIORAL four 50-minute individual therapy sessions of MET & CBT

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 220 participants
Start Date 2007-07
Est. Completion 2014-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

UConn Health

178 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00685048

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00685048 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 220 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is UConn Health, which has 178 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which 10 minutes of psycho-education is the first listed.

NCT00685048 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00685048 about?

NCT00685048 is a clinical study titled "Brief Therapies for Problem Gambling Substance Abusers". This project evaluates the efficacy of brief interventions for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders who also have gambling problems. In total, 220 problem gambling substance abusers will be randomized to one of three conditions: (a) a control condition consisting of 10 minutes o...

What is the current status of trial NCT00685048?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 220 participants. The study started on 2007-07. Estimated completion is 2014-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00685048?

The interventions under investigation include: 10 minutes of psycho-education (BEHAVIORAL), 10 minutes of brief advice (BEHAVIORAL), four 50-minute individual therapy sessions of MET & CBT (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00685048?

This trial is sponsored by UConn Health, which has 178 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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