Comparing treatment outcomes of two online self-directed gambling interventions

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Author(s): Hodgins, David C. ; Cunningham, John A. ; Murray, Robert ; Hagopian, Sylvia

Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies

Year Published: 2019

Date Added: May 16, 2019

This study compared an extended online gambling intervention to a brief online personalized feedback intervention. Both interventions reduced days of gambling and problem gambling severity, but no differences between the two were found. Thus, the extended online intervention was not associated with better outcomes. Self-efficacy increased over time but did not explain changes in gambling. Participants who were most engaged in the extended online intervention showed better outcomes at 3-month follow-up. Participants who were not as engaged had slower changes in gambling, but achieved similar improvements by 12 months.

Citation: Hodgins, D. C., Cunningham, J. A., Murray, R., & Hagopian, S. (2019). Online self-directed interventions for gambling disorder: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gambling Studies. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-019-09830-7

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-019-09830-7

Keywords: Brief Intervention (BI) ; clinical trials ; gambling disorder ; Internet-based interventions ; NORC Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Disorders (NODS) ; online interventions ; self efficacy ; treatment outcomes

Topics: Gambling and the Brain ; Gambling Assessment ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Treatment Providers ; NODS Screen for Gambling Problems ; Self Perceptions

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological - Self-Perceptions ; Resources - Service Access and Use ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Response Rate: N/A

Study Design: Experimental: RCT (randomized controlled trial)

Geographic Coverage: Canada

Study Population: Individuals aged 18 yeas and older, who had gambling problems but were interested in web-based self-directed treatment rather than formal treatment (N=181).

Sampling Procedure: Participants were recruited from across Canada using print and online media announcements.

Study Funding:

This study was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.