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Can talking and sorting help older adults overcome hoarding?

NCT ID NCT05237466

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mississippi State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a behavioral therapy for older adults (60+) with hoarding disorder. The treatment combines motivational interviewing with hands-on sorting practice during 16 weekly home sessions. Researchers will measure changes in sorting habits, readiness to change, and apathy to see if this approach helps people reduce clutter and improve daily functioning.

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Active substance
a behavioral therapy combining motivational interviewing and sorting practice
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer an effective, home-based treatment to help older adults with hoarding disorder reduce clutter and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires weekly sessions for 16 weeks, which may be difficult for some to maintain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

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Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60+ * Live within a 60-minute driving radius of Starkville, MS * Have a primary psychiatric diagnosis of hoarding disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Major cognitive impairment * Active psychosis, drug use, or acute suicidal ideation * Concurrent psychotherapy focused on hoarding * Changed psychotropic medications within the past three months

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Conditions

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Hoarding Disorder

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Hoarding disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mississippi State University

    Starkville, Mississippi, 39762, United States

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