Change 4 Better (C4B)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorYale University

About this trial

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).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18 years of age or older;

able to speak, read and write in English;

report gambling in the past 2 months (60 days);

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);

Disqualifiers

unwilling or unable to provide informed consent due to severe cognitive impairment or inability to read;

deemed to have current untreated psychosis or mania;

active suicidal ideation;

physical dependence on opioids and/or alcohol requiring medical detoxification.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Change4Better (C4B) mobile app

Treatment groups

128 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Yale University

Lead sponsor

Mohegan Sun Problem Gambling Treatment Fund

Collaborator