NCT06598501

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Gambling Disorder

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the Management of Gambling Disorder in Indonesia: a Pilot and Feasibility Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 10 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Indonesia University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 59 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Treatment options for gambling disorder (GD) remain limited, with no pharmacotherapy proven effective. As of date, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the preferred therapy for GD, but the improvements often require months to show, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive therapy. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a promising treatment modality in alleviating craving. Studies have shown potential benefit of combining both CBT and rTMS in substance addiction, but not in GD. Thus, this study aims to determine the feasibility and efficacy of rTMS and CBT combination therapy in the management of GD in Indonesia.

Conditions

• Gambling Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)	an open arm study of 10 gambling disorder subjects will be conducted to determine the efficacy and feasibility of a multimodalistic therapy of rTMS and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for gambling disorder in Indonesia.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-01
• Completion: 2025-04-01
• First posted: 2024-09-19
• Last updated: 2024-09-19