RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05833503

Integrative Couple Treatment for Gambling/Substance Use Disorder

Efficacy Study of Two Types of Intervention for People in Couple Who Have Difficulties With Their Gambling Habits or Alcohol/Drug Use


Sponsor

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • The Gambler may have a gambling or substance use problem at the beginning of treatment AND is accepted for treatment by addiction rehabilitation centers (CRDs).
  • The Gambler has engaged in gambling or substance use behaviors in the past three months (Time Line Follow-Back).
  • The Partner may or may not engage in gambling, consume alcohol or other substances of abuse.
  • Living in couple for at least six months OR report being in a significant relationship for at least two years.
  • Neither member of the couple presents a mental health problem that could hinder their ability to participate in the therapeutic process.

Exclusion Criteria5

  • The Gambler has been completely abstinent from any gambling or substance use problem for the past three months.
  • The Gambler received treatment for gambling disorder or substance abuse disorder during the last six months (excluding Gamblers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous).
  • Low level of marital commitment between the couple in the past 2 weeks indicating a high risk of short-term separation (Marital Status Inventory, score ≥9)
  • Presence of serious acts of violence committed within the past year endangering the safety or life of one of the spouses (Modified Conflict Tactics Scales: Answer YES to any question from Q27-33) OR use of services for victims of domestic violence in the past year.
  • Presence of an active mental health disorder in either partner hindering therapeutic participation, such as a psychotic disorder OR a suicide attempt in the last 30 days (Psychological Scale of the Addiction Severity Index) OR severe borderline personality disorder (BSL-23 ≥2.8) OR excessively extreme antisocial behaviors (Conduct Disorder Scale from the GAIN ≥ 9).

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALIntegrative Couple Treatment for Addiction (ICT-A)

Couple-based intervention called Integrative Couple Treatment for Addiction (ICT-A).

BEHAVIORALTreatment individual as usually offered

Individual-based treatment as usually offer by the specialized centres in addiction.


Locations(7)

Centre Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de Lanaudière

Joliette, Quebec, Canada

Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches (CISSS-CA)

Lévis, Quebec, Canada

Centre Universitaire Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre Sud de l'Ile de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Centre Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest

Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada

Centre Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux des Laurentides

Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada

Centre Universitaire Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de l'Estrie

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Centre Universitaire Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capitale Nationale

Québec, Canada

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