Internet-delivered therapist-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for gambling disorder: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most promising treatment for gambling disorder (GD) but only 21% of those with problematic gambling seek treatment. CBT over the Internet might be one way to reach a larger population. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Internet-delivered CBT with therapist guidance compared to an active control treatment.

Methods

Using a single-blinded design, 71 treatment-seeking gamblers (18-75 years) diagnosed with GD were randomized to 8 weeks of Internet-delivered CBT guided by telephone support, or 8 weeks of Internet-delivered motivational enhancement paired with motivational interviewing via telephone (IMI). The primary outcome was gambling symptoms measured at a first face-to-face assessment, baseline (treat

SUBMITTER: Mide M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10749366 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature