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Change 4 Better (C4B)

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Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

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).

Official Title

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

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-05-01

Study Completion:2027-12

Study Type:Not specified

Phase:Not Applicable

Enrollment:Not specified

Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06963931

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No

Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion 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.

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion 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.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Elizabeth Doohan

CONTACT

203-506-8043

elizabeth.doohan@yale.edu

Principal Investigator

Brian Kiluk, PhD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Yale Universaity

Study Locations (Sites)

CommuniCare

New Haven, Connecticut, 06511

United States

Connecticut Renaissance

Norwalk, Connecticut, 06852

United States

United Community & Family Services

Norwich, Connecticut, 06360

United States

MCCA

Waterbury, Connecticut, 06710

United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Yale University

Brian Kiluk, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Yale Universaity

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-05-01

Study Completion Date2027-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-05-01

Study Completion Date2027-12

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

Problem gambling
mobile app

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Problem Gambling