Development of a cognitive behavioural therapy-based mobile app for gambling disorder—Change 4 Better (C4B)

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Author(s): Kiluk, Brian D. ; Gordon, Melissa ; Loya, Jennifer M. ; McCurdy, Li Yan ; Park, Jennifer J. ; Frankforter, Tami L. ; Potenza, Marc N.

Journal: Cognitive and Behavioral Practice

Year Published: 2025

Date Added: June 24, 2026

This article describes the development of a mobile app that provides cognitive and behavioural strategies to help people change their gambling behaviour, called Change for Better (C4B). This mobile-based intervention was adapted from a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) app for substance use disorders. The C4B app includes many core components of CBT. Currently, the app is being evaluated in a randomized control trial to determine its use and effectiveness as an adjunct therapy for adults seeking treatment for gambling disorder.

Citation: Kiluk, B. D., Gordon, M., Loya, J. M., McCurdy, L. Y., Park, J. J., Frankforter, T. L., & Potenza, M. N. (2025). Change 4 Better (C4B): Development of a mobile app providing cognitive behavioral therapy skills for gambling disorder. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2025.10.005

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2025.10.005

Keywords: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) ; gambling disorder ; interventions ; mental health ; therapy

Topics: Family and Friends ; Gambling Resources ; Information for Treatment Providers

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological Factors ; Gambling Resources ; Resources - Interventions

Study Design: Evaluation Design

Geographic Coverage: United States of America

Study Funding:

This study was funded in part by Mohegan Sun Casino, which had no involvement in the app development or writing of the manuscript.