CompletedNot Applicable

Hoarding Disorder Treatment With Virtual Reality

United States13 participantsStarted 2020-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study explores whether a facilitated peer support group called Buried in Treasures (BIT) and a virtual reality decluttering practice can help individuals with clutter challenges.

Who can participate

Age range56 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age greater than 55
✓. Either gender and all ethno-racial groups
✓. Physically healthy male or non-pregnant female.
✓. Hoarding Disorder primary condition
✓. Willing and able to understand and complete consent and study procedures
✓. English speaking
✓. Participant should have the technology to host Zoom calls

Exclusion criteria

✕. Current or past history of bipolar, psychotic or eating disorders, substance dependence, or substance abuse in the last year.
✕. Clinically at risk of suicide with Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Suicidal Ideation Subscale of 4 or higher (i.e. suicidal intent without specific plan)
✕. Major medical or neurological conditions that increase the risk of participation or that would prevent completing assigned behavioral practice tasks.
✕. Unable or unwilling to allow study staff into home for home assessment
✕. Currently at high risk for eviction
✕. Animal hoarding or squalor

What they're measuring

Change in Hoarding Symptom Severity as Measured by Saving Inventory-Revised (SI-R)

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 16 weeks after treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03828461

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-17

Results submitted2024-01-17

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