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

May 19, 2011 updated by: Nantes University Hospital
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • France
      • Nantes, France
        • Nantes university hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

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

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
students from the University of Nantes
To be more than 18 years old (the legal age to gamble in France)
Other: Filling of three questionnaires
The only intervention of the study was the completion of the three questionnaires, and of a mini-questionnaire assessing gender, age, and gambling activities.
pathological gamblers seeking treatment
To be more than 18 years old (the legal age to gamble in France)and pathological gambler
Other: Filling of three questionnaires
The only intervention of the study was the completion of the three questionnaires, and of a mini-questionnaire assessing gender, age, and gambling activities.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Nantes University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Marie GRALL-BRONNEC, MD, Nantes university hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 12, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 12, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

October 13, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 20, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 19, 2011

Last Verified

May 1, 2011

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 08/3-F

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