Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure Therapy for Geriatric Hoarding (NCT05254015) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure Therapy for Geriatric Hoarding
United States150 participantsStarted 2022-11-21
Plain-language summary
Hoarding disorder (HD) is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating psychiatric condition that leads to devastating personal and public consequences, particularly for older adults. This confirmatory efficacy trial will advance our knowledge of the mechanisms of action in the treatment of HD as well as reduce symptom severity, disability, and community consequences.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* adults age 50 and older
* voluntary informed consent for participation
* DSM-5 diagnosis of HD
* HD as a primary, most severe diagnosis
* stable on medications for at least 8 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* current psychosis or mania as measured by the Mini-International
* current or history of any neurodegenerative disease
* substance use disorder
* current use of benzodiazepine medication
* suicidality
* current participation in exposure-based therapy
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
Change in Saving Inventory-Revised (SI-R)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
2
Change in Self-report Clutter Image Rating (CIR)
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year