Pathological gambling

This study tests whether high-intensity brain stimulation (HI-tACS) can help people with gambling disorder. Researchers will give 60 adults either real or fake stimulation to see if it reduces gambling urges and improves thinking. Participants are followed for three months to che…

This study compares virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) to standard imaginal exposure therapy for people with gambling disorder. Both treatments are combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) over 12 sessions. The goal is to see if VRET is as good as or better than imag…

This study tests whether a proactive phone call can help people who gamble heavily to cut back. About 195 high-risk gamblers from Norway's horse racing betting service will be randomly chosen to receive a call offering tips like lowering their loss limit, or to receive no call. R…

This study tests whether adding small rewards (contingency management) to standard counseling helps people with gambling disorder stay in treatment and stop gambling. It uses video calls to reach people living in rural or remote areas. About 54 adults with gambling disorder will …

This study tests a digital escape room game designed to teach high school students about the risks of gambling. Researchers will compare gambling habits and attitudes between students who play the game and those who don't. The goal is to see if this fun, interactive approach can …

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Change4Better (C4B) can help reduce problem gambling compared to standard treatment alone. About 128 adults who gamble and want help will use the app for 6 months. Researchers will track changes in gambling symptoms and how often p…

This study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…

This study looks at whether working unusual hours or having idle time at work makes people more likely to gamble in risky ways. Researchers will interview 25 adults who currently have or have had gambling problems and who have worked in the past year. The goal is to understand ho…

This study follows over 2,700 people seeking help for behavioral addictions (like gambling or gaming) at a French hospital. Researchers will track their progress over time to learn what factors influence recovery and how well patients stick with treatment. No new treatments are t…