New Home-Based therapy aims to help veterans with hoarding disorder

NCT ID NCT04697849

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested a personalized version of Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure/Sorting Therapy (CREST) for veterans with hoarding disorder. The therapy was delivered at home via telemedicine and home visits over 24 sessions. Researchers compared it to standard case management in 60 veterans to see if it improved daily functioning, hoarding symptoms, and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exposure/Sorting Therapy (CREST)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a more effective, home-based treatment for hoarding disorder, helping veterans reduce clutter and improve daily living skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all. The therapy is intensive (24 sessions) and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hoarding Hoarding Disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HOARDING DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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