Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:08 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-06-02 @ 9:27 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT01381250
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2011-06-30
First Post:
2011-06-22
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effects of Internet-based Treatment of Pathological Gambling
Sponsor:
Organization:
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