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

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dc.contributor.authorBilevicius, Elena
dc.contributor.authorSingle, Alanna
dc.contributor.authorBaumgartner, Chris
dc.contributor.authorBui, Van
dc.contributor.authorKempe, Tyler
dc.contributor.authorSchaub, Michael P
dc.contributor.authorStewart, Sherry H
dc.contributor.authorMacKillop, James
dc.contributor.authorHodgins, David C
dc.contributor.authorWardell, Jeffrey D
dc.contributor.authorO’Connor, Roisin
dc.contributor.authorRead, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorHadjistavropoulos, Heather
dc.contributor.authorSundstrom, Christopher
dc.contributor.authorKeough, Matthew T
dc.date.accessioned2020-12-01T05:07:51Z
dc.date.issued2020-11-19
dc.date.updated2020-12-01T05:07:51Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract 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
dc.identifier.citationTrials. 2020 Nov 19;21(1):937
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04867-1
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/35145
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
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dc.titleDeveloping 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
dc.typeJournal Article
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