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Motivational Interviewing for Hoarding Disorder

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Mississippi State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have a primary psychiatric diagnosis of hoarding disorder
Aged 60+
Must not have
Concurrent psychotherapy focused on hoarding
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up four months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing two methods to help older adults with hoarding disorder. One method combines motivational talks with sorting practice, while the other uses sorting practice alone. The goal is to see if motivational talks can make people more willing to clean up their homes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older adults aged 60 and above who have been diagnosed with hoarding disorder. Participants must live within a 60-minute drive of Starkville, MS. They should not be in another hoarding-focused therapy, have major cognitive issues, active psychosis or drug problems, or recent changes in their psychotropic medications.
What is being tested?
The study is comparing two behavioral treatments designed to help with hoarding disorder: 'RECLAIM' which aims to reduce clutter and increase life meaning, and 'Sorting Practice' that focuses on organizing items. The goal is to see which method works better for these individuals.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are behavioral therapies rather than medications, traditional side effects like those seen with drugs are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or anxiety when confronting their hoarding behaviors during the sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with hoarding disorder.
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I am 60 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently receiving therapy for hoarding.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~four months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and four months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in duration of sorting/discarding behavior
Change in frequency of sorting/discarding behavior
Change in score on the Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES-S; Marin, 1991)
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Secondary study objectives
Rating on the Treatment Acceptability/ Adherence Scale (TAAS; Milsevic et al., 2015)
Other study objectives
Change in score on the Clutter Image Rating (CIR; Frost et al., 2008)
Change in score on the Saving Inventory-Revised (SI-R; Frost et al., 2004)
Change in scores on the Behavioral Approach Task for sorting/discarding(BAT; Dozier & Ayers, 2017; Dozier et al., 2020)

Awards & Highlights

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

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: RECLAIM: Reducing Clutter and Increasing MeaningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive a combination of motivational interviewing and sorting practice to reduce hoarding symptoms.
Group II: Sorting PracticeActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive sorting practice only to reduce hoarding symptoms.

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most common treatment for Hoarding Disorder, focusing on modifying behavior and thought patterns. CBT helps patients identify and challenge distorted beliefs about possessions, reduce excessive acquiring, and improve decision-making skills. Exposure therapy, a component of CBT, involves gradual exposure to discarding items, which helps reduce anxiety associated with letting go of possessions. These mechanisms are crucial for Hoarding Disorder patients as they address the underlying cognitive and emotional factors contributing to hoarding behaviors, leading to more sustainable and effective management of the disorder.
Hoarding Disorder and a Systematic Review of Treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mississippi State UniversityLead Sponsor
7 Previous Clinical Trials
3,221 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,936 Previous Clinical Trials
2,751,581 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Hoarding Disorder
188 Patients Enrolled for Hoarding Disorder

Media Library

RECLAIM: Reducing Clutter and Increasing Meaning Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05237466 — N/A
Hoarding Disorder Research Study Groups: RECLAIM: Reducing Clutter and Increasing Meaning, Sorting Practice
Hoarding Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: RECLAIM: Reducing Clutter and Increasing Meaning Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05237466 — N/A
RECLAIM: Reducing Clutter and Increasing Meaning 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05237466 — N/A
~10 spots leftby Jul 2025