Ear acupressure and talk therapy show promise for gambling addiction
NCT ID NCT05241041
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether ear acupressure (using small pellets on the ear) combined with group counseling focused on positive psychology could reduce gambling severity and withdrawal symptoms. About 198 adults with gambling problems took part, along with 60 non-gamblers for comparison. The goal was to see if these treatments could lower gambling addiction scores, ease withdrawal, and improve mood over one year.
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Inha University Hospital
Incheon, South Korea