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Can talking and sorting help older adults overcome hoarding?

NCT ID NCT05237466

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

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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

  • Mississippi State University

    Starkville, Mississippi, 39762, United States

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