Viewing Study NCT05833503



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Study NCT ID: NCT05833503
Status: RECRUITING
Last Update Posted: 2024-04-11
First Post: 2023-02-10

Brief Title: Integrative Couple Treatment for GamblingSubstance Use Disorder
Sponsor: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Organization: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Study Overview

Official Title: Efficacy Study of Two Types of Intervention for People in Couple Who Have Difficulties With Their Gambling Habits or AlcoholDrug Use
Status: RECRUITING
Status Verified Date: 2024-04
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The aim of the study is to compare couple-based treatment to individual treatment treatment as usual for addiction gambling or substance use disorder
Detailed Description: BackgroundCouple-based intervention is one of the clinical innovations to increase access retention and effectiveness of treatment in the field of addictionCouple-based intervention for the treatment of problems related to gambling or substance use disorder GDSUD is more effective than no treatment and the subjective experience of the members of the couple illustrates important clinical gains better understanding addiction resolve conflicts etc A study conducted by the research team revealed a better effectiveness of couple-based treatment for GD than the individual treatment usually offered Despite these positive results this study highlighted a need to improve the couple intervention model Integrative Couple Treatment for Pathological Gambling- ICT-PG First of all it did not allow to reach people having a SUD Previous studies conducted by the research team also illustrated the need for more clinical work on serious relationship injuries caused by gambling The investigators also accentuated their work on the strategies used by the partners and having an impact on the gamblers gambling behaviors

Goal Evaluate the effectiveness of a couple-based treatment Integrative Couple Therapy for Addiction ICT-A experimental group compared to the individual treatment usually offer control group for people with GDSUD

MethodDesign A sample of at least 100 couples will be randomized to either ICT-A experimental group or the usual individual treatment control group The couple treatment called Integrative Couple Therapy for Addiction ICT-A is inspired by the Alcohol Behavior Couple Therapy from Epstein and McCrady to which the team added diverse components to adjust to gamblers During the sessions the focus is on a reducingstopping gambling or substance use behaviors b helping the partner to stop behaviors facilitating gambling habits or substance use and rise the frequency of behaviors incompatible with gambling habits or substance use c improve marital components communication sharing positive moments negotiation mutual supportThe control group receives individual treatment as already offered by the specialized centers in addiction All participants are recruited in Specialized Addiction Treatment Centers in Quebec Province Canada Repeated measures will be conducted at admission 6 12 and 18 months post-admission on the addictions severity primary outcome on various couples dimensions secondary outcome and various indicators of personal well-being secondary outcomeIn order to compare the effectiveness of the two treatment modalities a series of regression analyzes will be carried out taking into account the correlation between the observations for the same individual and measurements repeated over time linear mixed models PROC MIXED of SAS

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None