Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Gambling Disorder

Launched by INDONESIA UNIVERSITY · Sep 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new approach to help people with gambling disorder, which is a serious addiction where individuals can't control their urge to gamble. The researchers want to see if combining two treatments—Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a type of talk therapy—can effectively reduce cravings and improve treatment outcomes for people struggling with this disorder. Although CBT is currently the standard treatment, it can take a long time to see results, so this study aims to explore if adding rTMS can speed up recovery.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be between 18 and 70 years old and have a significant gambling problem, as determined by a specific scoring system. They also need to understand Bahasa Indonesia and be willing to receive treatment. However, people with certain conditions, such as severe mental health issues or neurological disorders, cannot join. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it promises to offer a hopeful new option for those affected by gambling disorder. If you or someone you know is interested, keep an eye out for updates on when recruitment will start!

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects with pathological gambling (SOGS score ≥ 5)
• • Subjects aged 18-70 years old
• • Subjects who understand Bahasa Indonesia
• • Subjects who agree to participate and receive treatment
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects with history of psychotic disorder and personality disorder according to ICD-11
• • Subjects with severe neurological disorder comorbidities, which cause seizure or loss of consciousness
• • Subjects with intellectual disability
• • Subjects with history of neurostimulation
• • Subjects with history of medical implant
• • Subjects currently or expecting pregnancy
• • Subjects fulfilling diagnostic criteria of substance use disorder in the last 6 months