title: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for pathological gambling in Parkinson's disease: a pilot controlled study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The main objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and differences in response to treatment of two groups of pathological gamblers: with comorbid Parkinson's disease (PG + PD) and without (PG - PD).
  
  
  METHODS
  Clinical and psychopathological profiles and response to cognitive-behavioral treatment were assessed in 15 PG + PD and 45 PG - PD individuals consulting a specialized hospital Unit.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups on a series of clinical variables. PG + PD patients were older and presented later onset of problematic gambling behaviors, lower alcohol consumption and higher bingo playing than PG - PD patients. No significant differences were noted in psychopathology except for lower measures of hostility in the PG + PD group. No statistical differences were detected between groups in terms of response to treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These results may provide guidance for obtaining accurate diagnostic information in pathological gamblers by properly identifying patients with specific needs that may be targeted with treatment.
authors: Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of Bellvitge-IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain. sjimenez@bellvitgehospital.cat
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mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005715:Gambling / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012008:Recurrence; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016019:Survival Analysis