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Effect of rTMS in Pathological Gamblers

NCT02552524 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2016-06-06

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Summary

The gambling problem is characterized by a loss of control and an excessive focus on the gambling practice. Currently, the treatment of pathological gamblers is often complex and multidimensional, it notably includes psychological techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and the use of psychotropic drugs.

In pathological gambling and addictions, craving (or urge to play) and loss of control are two essential clinical elements. The neurobiological level, they are associated with a dysfunction of dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) (Goldstein et al, 2001, Volkow and Goldstein, 2002).

One therapeutic avenues explored in addictions is repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).

Conditions

  • Pathological Gambler

Interventions

DEVICE

rTMS active then rTMS placebo

A 20 minute session of rTMS active at the frequency of 10 Hz then, 7 days later, a 20 minute session of rTMS placebo

DEVICE

rTMS placebo then rTMS active

A 20 minute session of rTMS placebo then, 7 days later, a 20 minute session of rTMS at the frequency of 10 Hz

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aurelia GAY, MD · CHU de SAINT-ETIENNE

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-12-31
Primary Completion
2015-06-30
Completion
2015-06-30

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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