Pathological GamblingNCT00360321
Descriptive Study of a French Sample of "at Risk" and Pathological Gamblers Followed in a French Structure Specialised in Addictive Disorders.
An observational study of Pathological Gambling, run by Nantes University Hospital at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
International surveys about pathological gambling estimate that there are about 1 to 3 per cent of gamblers who develop a pathological behavior about gamble.In France, pathological gambling is not a priority of public health, in contrast with other addictive disorders, like alcoholism or nicotine addiction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Pathological Gambling
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18 and 70
- Consulting or ex-consulting since 2000 in the "service d'addictologie du CHU de Nantes"
- Who meet sufficient criteria of pathological or "at risk" gambling in the DSM-IV section about pathological gambling
- Who accept to participate
- Who give their consent
- Who don't have any exclusion criteria
Who cannot join
- Gambling behaviour directly and chronologically explain by an acute maniac fit
- Superior function trouble
- Who don't agree to participate
- Difficulties in reading or writing in French
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
International surveys about pathological gambling estimate that there are about 1 to 3 per cent of gamblers who develop a pathological behavior about gamble.In France, pathological gambling is not a priority of public health, in contrast with other addictive disorders, like alcoholism or nicotine addiction. The aim of our study is to describe accurately for the first time in France, a sample of "at risk" and pathological French gamblers. We want to collect socio-demographical and clinical data from this subjects (story of the addictive behaviour, co morbidities, and more specifically, detailed study of pathological gamblers' personality), in order to compare our data with those of international literature.Secondarily, we want to test the feasibility of this kind of detailed evaluations for another study planned for 2007-2008 and which purpose will be to compare pathological gamblers' personality characteristics according to the kind of game that they mainly practice.The participation at the study will be proposed to every patient consulting in the "service d'addictologie du CHU de Nantes". The study consists in a single evaluation (about 8 hours) with standardized tools used all other the world.
- Conditions
- Pathological Gambling
- Medical subject headings
- Gambling
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Aug 2006 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pathological GamblingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Nantes University HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Venisse Jean Luc, Professor, Principal investigator, Nantes University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00360321
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BRD/06/05-M
- Status last verified
- Jul 2006
- First submitted
- 3 Aug 2006
- Last updated
- 25 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Descriptive Study of a French Sample of "at Risk" and Pathological Gamblers Followed in a French Structure Specialised in Addictive Disorders.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00360321
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BRD/06/05-M
- Conditions
- Pathological Gambling
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Lead sponsor
- Nantes University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- First posted
- 4 Aug 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
International surveys about pathological gambling estimate that there are about 1 to 3 per cent of gamblers who develop a pathological behavior about gamble.In France, pathological gambling is not a priority of public health, in contrast with other addictive disorders, like alcoholism or nicotine addiction. The aim of our study is to describe accurately for the first time in France, a sample of "at risk" and pathological French gamblers. We want to collect socio-demographical and clinical data from this subjects (story of the addictive behaviour, co morbidities, and more specifically, detailed study of pathological gamblers' personality), in order to compare our data with those of international literature.Secondarily, we want to test the feasibility of this kind of detailed evaluations for another study planned for 2007-2008 and which purpose will be to compare pathological gamblers' personality characteristics according to the kind of game that they mainly practice.The participation at the study will be proposed to every patient consulting in the "service d'addictologie du CHU de Nantes". The study consists in a single evaluation (about 8 hours) with standardized tools used all other the world.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Aged between 18 and 70
- Consulting or ex-consulting since 2000 in the "service d'addictologie du CHU de Nantes"
- Who meet sufficient criteria of pathological or "at risk" gambling in the DSM-IV section about pathological gambling
- Who accept to participate
- Who give their consent
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Gambling behaviour directly and chronologically explain by an acute maniac fit
- Superior function trouble
- Who don't agree to participate
- Difficulties in reading or writing in French
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Jun 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Venisse Jean Luc, Professor principal investigator
Nantes University Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pathological Gambling, run by Nantes University Hospital at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact VENISSE Jean-Luc, Professor (00 33 2.40.20.66.40, jeanluc.venisse@chu-nantes.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Jun 2026.