Change 4 Better (C4B): A Smartphone App to Address Problem Gambling
Yale University
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of the Change4Better (C4B) mobile app at reducing the severity of problem gambling as compared to standard treatment as usual (TAU).
Description
This study is a 6-month randomized clinical trial for individuals with a gambling disorder enrolled in or seeking treatment for problem gambling at an outpatient treatment facilities affiliated with the Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Programs in Connecticut. The purpose is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy-based mobile app (Change4Better; C4B), as an adjunct to treatment as usual (TAU) in community-based outpatient treatment programs. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either: (1) standard treatment as usual (TAU) or (2) TAU pl…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 years of age or older; 2. able to speak, read and write in English; 3. report gambling in the past month (28 days); 4. meet DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder within past 12 months as determined by the Structured Clinical Interview for Pathological Gambling - DSM-5 version (SCI-PG-DSM); 5. at least mild gambling severity as measured by GSAS (Total \>8) 6. seeking or currently enrolled in treatment for gambling; if seeking treatment, must be deemed appropriate for outpatient level of care by treatment facility clinical team 7. own a smartphone with internet access.…
Interventions
- BehavioralChange4Better (C4B) mobile app
The content of the C4B app is designed to teach key CBT strategies to address gambling behaviors. The content targets concerns that people with gambling problems often experience (gambling debts, cognitive distortions related to gambling - for example, how unrelated events might be related to gambling outcomes). We have designed the content such that people using the app can see the pattern of progress, identify mistakes and setbacks, and learn from common experiences of people with gambling disorder
Locations (4)
- CommuniCareNew Haven, Connecticut
- Connecticut RenaissanceNorwalk, Connecticut
- United Community & Family ServicesNorwich, Connecticut
- MCCAWaterbury, Connecticut