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Late shifts and downtime at work could fuel problem gambling, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07421765

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 how work schedules, boredom, and personal traits like impulsivity interact with gambling behavior.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how work schedules and boredom contribute to gambling problems, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage interview study (25 people) that only explores links—it won't test any treatment or intervention. Results may not apply to all workers.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 25 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Feb 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients will be screened on an ongoing basis from the active caseload of the addiction services at the University Hospitals of Nantes and Nîmes, and information about the study will be disseminated on social media.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Living with current or remission gambling, as assessed using the Problem Gambling Index Scale (PGSI) score of ≥5 * Having been employed during the current year * Patients with a personal mobile phone number and email address who agree to share them for research Exclusion Criteria: * Patient in an exclusion period determined by another study * Patient who has expressed their opposition to participating in this research

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior, Addictive circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work type Impulsive Behavior pathological gambling

As listed by the trial registrant

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Addictive behavior Boredom Gambling Impulsivity Shift work

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Nantes, France

  • CHU de Nîmes

    RECRUITING

    Nîmes, France

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