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Trial reportInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Testing the Efficacy of RESPONSIBLEPLAY

Sidath Kapukotuwa, Kavita Batra, Christopher Johansen, Manoj Sharma

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Sidath KapukotuwaDepartment of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3345-2391
Kavita BatraDepartment of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0722-0191
Christopher JohansenDepartment of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7501-0970
Manoj SharmaDepartment of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4624-2414

Funding

This study was funded by the Nevada Department of Public and Behavioral Health through a grant program of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and the UNLV International Gaming In-stitute. N/A
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGambling behaviors among college students are a growing public health concern, with problem gambling rates significantly higher in this population than in the general public.

aimThis study outlines the protocol for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the efficacy of RESPONSIBLEPLAY

conclusionsIf successful, this protocol will establish a robust framework for mitigating gambling-related harm in vulnerable college populations, paving the way for scalable, evidence-based interventions in diverse settings. The findings will contribute to the development of public health strategies that integrate theoretical constructs with practical applications to address high-risk behaviors.

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GamblingStudentsAdultFemaleHumansMaleUniversitiesYoung Adultbehavior changecollege studentsmulti-theory model (MTM)problem gambling severity index (PGSI)randomized controlled trial (RCT)responsible gambling

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PMID40566285
PMCPMC12193373

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