Can blocking ads for longer help gamblers stay away?

NCT ID NCT05413564

Summary

This study tested whether extending the time gambling companies stop sending marketing messages after a person self-excludes helps them gamble less. Over 2,500 adults with gambling problems were randomly assigned to either get 9 months of blocked ads or the standard procedure. Researchers compared how much money each group lost to see if the longer block was more effective at controlling gambling behavior.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amandine LUQUIENS

    Nîmes, Nîmes, 30029, France

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