Hoarding Disorder Treatment With Virtual Reality

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT03828461

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

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.

Official Title

Enhancing Evidence-Based Treatment of Hoarding Disorder With Virtual Reality

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 56 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. 1. Age greater than 552. Either gender and all ethno-racial groups3. Physically healthy male or non-pregnant female.4. Hoarding Disorder primary condition5. Willing and able to understand and complete consent and study procedures6. English speaking7. Participant should have the technology to host Zoom calls
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. 1. Current or past history of bipolar, psychotic or eating disorders, substance dependence, or substance abuse in the last year.2. 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)3. Major medical or neurological conditions that increase the risk of participation or that would prevent completing assigned behavioral practice tasks.4. Unable or unwilling to allow study staff into home for home assessment5. Currently at high risk for eviction6. Animal hoarding or squalor
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Investigator(s)

Carolyn Rodriguez
Carolyn Rodriguez
Psychiatrist
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Public Mental Health and Population Sciences)

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Contact

Thasveen Sandhu
650-724-8912

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