Theory-based Intervention for Promoting Responsible Gambling Among College Students
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21+
SponsorUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the RESPONSIBLEPLAY© intervention helps promote responsible gambling behaviors in University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) students aged 21 and older who have a Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) score of 3 or higher. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the intervention reduce harmful gambling behaviors? Does the intervention increase responsible gambling practices? Researchers will compare participants receiving the RESPONSIBLEPLAY© intervention with those receiving a knowledge-based intervention to see if the RESPONSIBLEPLAY© intervention is more effective.
Participants will:
Attend three face-to-face sessions on responsible gambling over three weeks. Complete surveys before, after, and eight weeks after the intervention to track their progress.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be a enrolled UNLV student.
Must engage in gambling activities.
Must have a score of 3 or higher on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), indicating at-risk or problem gambling behavior.
Disqualifiers
Participants currently receiving treatment for gambling disorders.
Individuals with cognitive impairments that would affect their ability to provide consent or participate in the intervention.
Individuals who are not fluent in English (since the intervention materials and assessments will be conducted in English).
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
RESPONSIBLEPLAY© MTM-Based Intervention
BehavioralParticipants in this group will receive a theory-based intervention using the Multi-theory Model (MTM) of health behavior change. The intervention includes participatory dialogue, behavioral confidence-building, and strategies to modify the physical and social environments. It also incorporates emotional transformation and practice for change. Sessions will be delivered in-person over three weeks, focusing on promoting responsible gambling behaviors.
Knowledge-Based Intervention
BehavioralParticipants in this group will receive a knowledge-based intervention that provides information on gambling risks and responsible gambling strategies. The intervention consists of lectures and reading materials delivered in-person over three weeks. It focuses on raising awareness of gambling risks but does not include the behavioral change strategies used in the MTM-based intervention.
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: RESPONSIBLEPLAY© MTM-Based InterventionExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Knowledge-Based InterventionActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) Score
The primary outcome will assess changes in the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores, which measure the severity of gambling behavior. The PGSI includes 9 items with a score range of 0 to 27, where higher scores indicate more severe gambling issues. Scores will be collected at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at an eight-week follow-up.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)Secondary outcomes
1
Change in Participatory Dialogue (Perceived Advantages Minus Perceived Disadvantages) for Responsible Gambling
This outcome will measure changes in the Participatory Dialogue construct by assessing both perceived advantages and perceived disadvantages of responsible gambling. Perceived Advantages will be measured using 5 items (questions 12-16) scored from 0 (not at all likely) to 4 (completely likely), with a possible score range of 0 to 20. Perceived Disadvantages will be measured using 5 items (questions 17-21) scored from 0 (not at all likely) to 4 (completely likely), with a possible score range of 0 to 20. The overall Participatory Dialogue score is calculated by subtracting the perceived disadvantages score from the perceived advantages score, yielding a possible range from -20 to +20.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)2
Change in Behavioral Confidence for Responsible Gambling
This outcome will measure changes in Behavioral Confidence using 4 items (questions 22-25) that assess participants' confidence in engaging in responsible gambling. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all confident) to 4 (completely confident), with a possible total score ranging from 0 to 16 units.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)3
Change in the Physical Environment for Responsible Gambling
This outcome will measure changes in Changes in the Physical Environment using 3 items (questions 26-28) that assess participants' ability to avoid gambling environments and resist access to gambling resources. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all sure) to 4 (completely sure), with a possible total score ranging from 0 to 12 units.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)4
Change in Emotional Transformation for Responsible Gambling
This outcome will measure changes in Emotional Transformation using 3 items (questions 29-31) that assess participants' ability to manage their emotions and stay motivated toward responsible gambling. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all sure) to 4 (completely sure), with a possible total score ranging from 0 to 12 units.
Time frame
Baseline, immediately post-intervention (Week 3), and eight-week follow-up (Week 11)Locations
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