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Behavioral Intervention

In-Home Sorting and Decluttering for Hoarding Disorder (BITS Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Carolyn Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Individuals with Hoarding Disorder: Age 18 to 70 years
Individuals with Hoarding Disorder: Physically healthy male or non-pregnant female
Must not have
Healthy Controls: Major medical or neurological problem (e.g., unstable hypertension, seizure disorder, head trauma)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline at 8 weeks and 16 weeks after treatment
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test whether adding decluttering to group therapy helps people with hoarding disorder.

Who is the study for?
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.
What is being tested?
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.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves behavioral therapy rather than medication, side effects are not typical as with drugs but may include emotional discomfort or stress during the decluttering process.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 70 years old and have Hoarding Disorder.
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I am a physically healthy individual without pregnancy.
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I am a healthy male or a non-pregnant female.
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I am between 18 and 70 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not have major health issues like unstable high blood pressure, seizures, or serious head injuries.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline at 8 weeks and 16 weeks after treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline at 8 weeks and 16 weeks after treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Saving Inventory-Revised (SI-R)
Secondary study objectives
Clutter Image Rating Scale

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

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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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,472 Previous Clinical Trials
17,501,758 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Hoarding Disorder
68 Patients Enrolled for Hoarding Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,918 Previous Clinical Trials
2,739,905 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Hoarding Disorder
188 Patients Enrolled for Hoarding Disorder
Carolyn Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorStanford University

Media Library

Buried in Treasures Workshop (BIT) (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02843308 — N/A
Hoarding Disorder Research Study Groups: Immediate Treatment, Delayed Treatment, Healthy Control
Hoarding Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Buried in Treasures Workshop (BIT) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02843308 — N/A
Buried in Treasures Workshop (BIT) (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02843308 — N/A
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