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Impulsivity in Pathological Gambling

NCT00580567 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2013-06-04

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Summary

The purpose of the this study is to compare pathological gamblers versus non-pathological gamblers using tests that measure different components of impulsivity. We aim to invite a total of 120 individuals to participate in this study.

Impulsivity has been described as the cognitive inability to delay gratification, a failure to inhibit behavioral action or acting without forethought about consequences. Impulsivity has also been seen as a personality trait characterized by risk-taking or sensation seeking behavior. Pathological gamblers demonstrate aspects of impulsivity; they act without thinking, have difficult inhibiting urges to gamble and desire immediate gratification. The goal of this project is to clarify which components of impulsivity are associated with pathological gambling. Non-treatment seeking, pathological gamblers and controls will be recruited from the community and local casinos. Each participant will be administered a battery of tests that represent different operational definitions of impulsivity.

Conditions

  • Pathological Gambling

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Timothy W. Fong, M.D. · UCLA Gambling Studies Program

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-03-31
Primary Completion
2009-08-31
Completion
2009-08-31

Countries

  • United States

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