Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure-based Class for Compulsive Hoarding (NCT02306174) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure-based Class for Compulsive Hoarding
United States200 participantsStarted 2014-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this protocol is to investigate the effectiveness of a manualized, 20-week group cognitive rehabilitation (CR) and exposure therapy (ET) course for compulsive hoarding. The overarching aim is to understand whether this course will decrease the core symptoms of hoarding and associated features.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Include:
* Individuals who exhibit subclinical and clinical levels of hoarding disorder, as determined by the SCID interview conducted at the screening assessment, will be eligible to participate in the study. Individuals may also display clinically relevant symptoms of hoarding as indicated by scores on the Hoarding Rating Scale Interview (HRS-I) and/or on the Saving Inventory-Revised (SIR).
* Comorbid mood and anxiety disorders are permitted.
* English-speaking
* Pregnant women
Exclusion Criteria:
* Adults unable to consent
* Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
* Individuals who are over the age of 85
* Individuals with cognitive or physical impairments that would interfere with their participation (e.g., Dementia, uncorrected hearing)
* Participants who have current or past psychotic symptoms or current or past alcohol/substance abuse/dependence may also be excluded.
* Participants may also be excluded if they are currently in other forms of psychotherapy.
* Participants may be excluded if they have had a change in psychotropic medications within three months of the baseline assessment/first class.
* Participants may be excluded if hoarding is not their primary diagnosis.
* Prisoners
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Hoarding Rating Scale Interview
Timeframe: 22 weeks
2
Clinician's Global Impression Improvement and Severity ratings