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Can In-Home help beat hoarding? new study says yes

NCT ID NCT02843308

Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding in-home decluttering practice to a group workshop (Buried in Treasures) helps people with hoarding disorder. 41 adults aged 18-70 took part. The goal was to reduce clutter, difficulty discarding, and excessive acquiring. Results were measured using a questionnaire called the Saving Inventory-Revised.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

41 people

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Started

Sep 2016

Finished

Apr 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria for Individuals with Hoarding Disorder: 1. Age 18 to 70 years 2. Either gender and all ethno-racial groups 3. Physically healthy male or non-pregnant female. 4. Hoarding Disorder primary condition 5. Willing and able to understand and complete consent and study procedures 6. English speaking Exclusion Criteria for Individuals with Hoarding Disorder: 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 assessment 5. Currently at high risk for eviction 6. Animal hoarding or squalor

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Conditions

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Hoarding Hoarding Disorder speech disorder

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Clutter Hoarding Hoarding disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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