Changes in Secondary Outcomes Associated with Brief Interventions for Problem Gambling in Methadone Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 106953
Author(s):  
Catherine Baxley ◽  
Jeremiah Weinstock ◽  
Carla J. Rash ◽  
Matthew M. Yalch ◽  
Brian Borsari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Brief Interventions ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Methadone Patients

scholarly journals Developing and Testing the Effectiveness of a Novel Online Integrated Treatment for Problem Gambling and Tobacco Smoking: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Bilevicius ◽  
Alanna Single ◽  
Chris Baumgartner ◽  
Van Bui ◽  
Tyler Kempe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Integrated Treatment ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Gambling Activities

Abstract Background: Gambling and tobacco smoking are highly comorbid among North American adults. However, there is a paucity of treatment options that are integrated (i.e., targeting both gambling and tobacco smoking simultaneously), accessible, and evidence based.Methods: The aim of this two-arm randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of an online, self-guided integrated treatment for problem gambling and tobacco smoking. A target sample of 214 participants will be recruited and be randomized into either an eight-week integrated or gambling-only control condition. Both conditions will consist of seven online modules following cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing principles. Our three primary outcomes are (1) number of days gambled, (2) money spent on gambling activities, and (3) time spent in gambling activities. Secondary outcomes include gambling disorder symptoms, cigarette use, and nicotine dependence symptoms. Assessments will be completed at baseline, at completion (i.e., eight-weeks from baseline), and follow-up (i.e., 24-weeks from baseline). Generalized linear mixed modelling will be used to evaluate our primary and secondary outcomes. We expect that participants receiving online integrated treatment will show larger reductions in gambling relative to those receiving a control gambling only intervention. We further hypothesize that reductions in smoking will mediate these group differences.Discussion: The rates of problem gambling and tobacco smoking are high in North America; yet, the treatment options for both are limited, with no integrated treatments available. If supported, our intervention will be a cost-effective and accessible way to improve treatments for co-occurring problem gambling and tobacco use.Trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov; ID NCT03614884. Registered August 3, 2019;

scholarly journals Developing and Testing the Effectiveness of a Novel Online Integrated Treatment for Problem Gambling and Tobacco Smoking: A Protocol for an Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Bilevicius ◽  
Alanna Single ◽  
Chris Baumgartner ◽  
Van Bui ◽  
Tyler Kempe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Integrated Treatment ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Gambling Activities

Abstract Background: Gambling and tobacco smoking are highly comorbid among North American adults. However, there is a paucity of treatment options that are integrated (i.e., targeting both gambling and tobacco smoking simultaneously), accessible, and evidence based. Methods: The aim of this two-arm open label randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of an online, self-guided integrated treatment for problem gambling and tobacco smoking. A target sample of 214 participants will be recruited and be randomized into either an eight-week integrated or gambling-only control condition. Both conditions will consist of seven online modules following cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing principles. Our three primary outcomes are (1) number of days gambled, (2) money spent on gambling activities, and (3) time spent in gambling activities. Secondary outcomes include gambling disorder symptoms, cigarette use, and nicotine dependence symptoms. Assessments will be completed at baseline, at completion (i.e., eight-weeks from baseline), and follow-up (i.e., 24-weeks from baseline). Generalized linear mixed modelling will be used to evaluate our primary and secondary outcomes. We expect that participants receiving online integrated treatment will show larger reductions in gambling relative to those receiving a control gambling only intervention. We further hypothesize that reductions in smoking will mediate these group differences. Discussion: The rates of problem gambling and tobacco smoking are high in North America; yet, the treatment options for both are limited, with no integrated treatments available. If supported, our pilot study will be a cost-effective and accessible way to improve treatments for co-occurring problem gambling and tobacco use. Trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov; ID NCT03614884. Registered August 3, 2019; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03614884?term=keough&rank=1

scholarly journals Developing and testing the effectiveness of a novel online integrated treatment for problem gambling and tobacco smoking: a protocol for an open-label randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Bilevicius ◽  
Alanna Single ◽  
Chris Baumgartner ◽  
Van Bui ◽  
Tyler Kempe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Integrated Treatment ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Gambling Activities

Abstract Background Gambling and tobacco smoking are highly comorbid among North American adults. However, there is a paucity of treatment options that are integrated (i.e. targeting both gambling and tobacco smoking simultaneously), accessible, and evidence based. Methods The aim of this two-arm open-label randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of an online, self-guided integrated treatment for problem gambling and tobacco smoking. A target sample of 214 participants will be recruited and be randomized into either an 8-week integrated or gambling only control condition. Both conditions will consist of seven online modules following cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing principles. Our three primary outcomes are (1) the number of days gambled, (2) money spent on gambling activities, and (3) time spent in gambling activities. Secondary outcomes include gambling disorder symptoms, cigarette use, and nicotine dependence symptoms. Assessments will be completed at baseline, at completion (i.e. 8 weeks from baseline), and at follow-up (i.e. 24 weeks from baseline). Generalized linear mixed modelling will be used to evaluate our primary and secondary outcomes. We expect that participants receiving online integrated treatment will show larger reductions in gambling relative to those receiving a control gambling only intervention. We further hypothesize that reductions in smoking will mediate these group differences. Discussion The rates of problem gambling and tobacco smoking are high in North America; yet, the treatment options for both are limited, with no integrated treatments available. If supported, our pilot study will be a cost-effective and accessible way to improve treatments for co-occurring problem gambling and tobacco use. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03614884. Registered on August 3, 2019

scholarly journals Brief interventions for problem gambling: A meta-analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. e0214502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena C. Quilty ◽  
Jeffrey D. Wardell ◽  
Thulasi Thiruchselvam ◽  
Matthew T. Keough ◽  
Christian S. Hendershot
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Brief Interventions

Problem Gambling Reported by 8% of U.S. Veterans

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
DAMIAN McNAMARA
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling
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