Status:
COMPLETED
Non-Immersive Virtual Environments for the Treatment of Hoarding Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Padova
Conditions:
Hoarding Disorder
Virtual Reality Based Therapy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This experimental trial investigates whether Virtual Reality Exposure (VRe) helps individuals reduce the difficulty of discarding personal possessions. It will also evaluate the psychological state im...
Detailed Description
Researchers will compare the effects of VRe to Imagination exposure (Ie) to determine which method is more effective in reducing discarding-related difficulties. The trial is specifically designed for...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults individuals from general population.
Exclusion
- A score of 4 or higher on the self-report item of the Hoarding Rating Scale Self-Report, which assesses difficulty in discarding possessions;
- No evident signs of suicidal ideation, based on the scores of the Beck Depression Inventory-II, nor indications of alcohol or substance abuse, psychotic spectrum disorders, depressive disorders, organic mental disorders, or conditions associated with cognitive impairment;
- Participants must report difficulty in discarding certain objects. Moreover, individuals have to complete online monitoring questionnaires via PC or smartphone.
- Participants had to fill out a custom questionnaire evaluating each object based on two parameters: importance and difficulty in discarding.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 24 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07160543
Start Date
January 24 2024
End Date
October 31 2024
Last Update
September 8 2025
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University of Padova
Padua, PD, Italy