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
Sponsors and collaborators
Yale University
Lead sponsor
Mohegan Sun Problem Gambling Treatment Fund
Collaborator