Pilot randomized controlled trial of an online intervention for problem gamblers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This pilot randomized controlled trial sought to evaluate whether an online intervention for problem gambling could lead to improved gambling outcomes compared to a no intervention control. Participants were recruited through a crowdsourcing platform.

Methods

Participants were recruited to complete an online survey about their gambling through the Mechanical Turk platform. Those who scored 5 or more on the Problem Gambling Severity Index and were thinking about quitting or reducing their gambling were invited to complete 6-week and 6-month follow-ups. Each potential participant who agreed was sent a unique password. Participants who used their password to log onto the study portal were randomized to either access an online intervention for gambling or to a no in

SUBMITTER: Cunningham JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6542746 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature