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NCT Number: NCT01219426

A Transversal Study for the French Validation of Two Assessment Tools of Gambling Related Cognitions.

This study is divided into two stages. In the first stage, students from the University of Nantes completed the two assessment tools of gambling related cognitions (GABS : Gambling Attitudes and Beliefs Survey ; GRCS : Gambling Related Cognitions Scale), and a reference tool for gambling problem severity (SOGS : South Oaks Gambling Screen). In the second stage, consecutive pathological gamblers seeking treatment at the University Hospital of Nantes completed the three questionnaires. Only questionnaires from participants who reported gambling at least one time in the past year were kept for analyses.Responses of students gamblers and pathological gamblers presenting for treatment have been compiled for analysis.The main objective of the study is to validate the French adaptations of the GABS and the GRCS, and to explore their psychometric properties and structures.

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Key information

Conditions

Gambling Behavior Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders Mental Disorders Risk-Taking

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Nantes University Hospital

Nantes, France

About this study

This study is divided into two stages. In the first stage, students from the University of Nantes completed the two assessment tools of gambling related cognitions (GABS : Gambling Attitudes and Beliefs Survey ; GRCS : Gambling Related Cognitions Scale), and a reference tool for gambling problem severity (SOGS : South Oaks Gambling Screen).

In the second stage, consecutive pathological gamblers seeking treatment at the University Hospital of Nantes completed the three questionnaires.

Only questionnaires from participants who reported gambling at least one time in the past year were kept for analyses.

Responses of students gamblers and pathological gamblers presenting for treatment have been compiled for analysis.

The main objective of the study is to validate the French adaptations of the GABS and the GRCS, and to explore their psychometric properties and structures.

The recruitment period for the first stage is comprised between March 2008 and August 2008.

The recruitment period for the second stage started in September 2008.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • To be more than 18 years old (the legal age to gamble in France)

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Filling of three questionnaires

Other

The only intervention of the study was the completion of the three questionnaires, and of a mini-questionnaire assessing gender, age, and gambling activities.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nantes University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Oct 13, 2010
Registry last updated
May 20, 2011

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