Zapping the brain to stop the clutter
NCT ID NCT06712914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study from Stanford tests whether rapid, non-invasive brain stimulation can reduce the urge to hoard. Ten adults with hoarding disorder will receive the treatment and report changes in their acquiring habits. The goal is to see if this safe, outpatient procedure can ease symptoms without medication.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Stanford University Medical Center
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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