~1 spots leftby May 2025

In-Home Sorting and Decluttering for Hoarding Disorder

(BITS Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Carolyn Rodriguez | Stanford Medicine
Overseen byCarolyn Rodriguez, MD, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Stanford University
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The proposed study aims to investigate the efficacy of adding in-home decluttering practice to Buried in Treasures Workshop (BIT) facilitated group treatment for hoarding disorder.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for physically healthy adults aged 18 to 70 with Hoarding Disorder as their primary condition. Participants must understand and complete consent and study procedures, speak English, and can be of any gender or ethno-racial group.

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals with Hoarding Disorder: Willing and able to understand and complete consent and study procedures
I am a healthy individual from any gender or ethnic background.
Individuals with Hoarding Disorder: Hoarding Disorder primary condition
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Exclusion Criteria

Healthy Controls: Metal in body or any other contraindication for MRI
I do not have major health or brain conditions that would stop me from completing tasks.
I do not have major health issues like unstable high blood pressure, seizures, or serious head injuries.
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Participant Groups

The study tests if adding personalized in-home sorting and decluttering practice improves the effectiveness of a facilitated group therapy program called Buried in Treasures Workshop (BIT) over an 18-week period.
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Immediate TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Facilitated group therapy with behavioral practice; 18 weeks
Group II: Delayed TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Facilitated group therapy with behavioral practice; 18 weeks (after a 18-20 week delay)
Group III: Healthy ControlActive Control1 Intervention
This group is matched to the immediate treatment group on age and gender. They do not receive an active treatment.

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Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)Collaborator

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