Change 4 Better (C4B)

Description

The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of the Change4Better (C4B) mobile app at reducing the severity of problem gambling as compared to standard treatment as usual (TAU).

Conditions

Problem Gambling

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of the Change4Better (C4B) mobile app at reducing the severity of problem gambling as compared to standard treatment as usual (TAU).

Change 4 Better (C4B): A Smartphone App to Address Problem Gambling

Change 4 Better (C4B)

Condition
Problem Gambling
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

New Haven

CommuniCare, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06511

Norwalk

Connecticut Renaissance, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States, 06852

Norwich

United Community & Family Services, Norwich, Connecticut, United States, 06360

Waterbury

MCCA, Waterbury, Connecticut, United States, 06710

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. 18 years of age or older;
  • 2. able to speak, read and write in English;
  • 3. report gambling in the past month (28 days);
  • 4. meet DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder within past 12 months as determined by the Structured Clinical Interview for Pathological Gambling - DSM-5 version (SCI-PG-DSM);
  • 5. at least mild gambling severity as measured by GSAS (Total \>8)
  • 6. seeking or currently enrolled in treatment for gambling; if seeking treatment, must be deemed appropriate for outpatient level of care by treatment facility clinical team
  • 7. own a smartphone with internet access.
  • 1. unwilling or unable to provide informed consent due to severe cognitive impairment or inability to read;
  • 2. deemed to have current untreated psychosis or mania;
  • 3. active suicidal ideation;
  • 4. physical dependence on opioids and/or alcohol requiring medical detoxification.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Yale University,

Brian Kiluk, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Yale Universaity

Study Record Dates

2027-12