Can ear stickers and positive talk help beat gambling addiction?

NCT ID NCT05241041

Summary

This study tested whether two non-drug treatments could help people with gambling problems. Researchers in South Korea studied 198 people, including gamblers and non-gamblers. They compared ear acupressure (using small stickers), group counseling focused on positive psychology, and standard educational materials to see which best reduced gambling urges and severity over one year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inha University Hospital

    Incheon, South Korea

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