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Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Early Maladaptive Grief
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2025-09-25
440
Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
225 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose study is to test the effects of accelerated resolution therapy (ART) on pre-loss grief and prolonged grief disorder among older adult family caregivers (FCGs). Additionally, to better understand predictors of response to ART, and cognitive processes that occur among grieving individuals following ART.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Early Maladaptive Grief
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Primary caregiver of immediate family member who has a life expectancy of less than 12 months
- Score of 30 or higher on the PG-12-R, indicating clinically significant pre-loss grief
- Denial of suicidal ideation or intent, with no evidence of psychotic behavior.
You will not qualify if you...
- Since becoming a family caregiver, engaged in another trauma based psychotherapeutic regimen (EMDR, prolonged exposure therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy) that could influence response to ART
- Self-reported or clinically assessed major psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
- Score of > 2 on the adapted CAGE questionnaire indicating alcohol or drug dependence
- Cognitive impairment (SPMSQ > 4 errors)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 4 locations
1
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85054
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2
Suncoast Hospice
Clearwater, Florida, United States, 33760
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3
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224
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4
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
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Research Team
K
Katharine E Sheffield, MA, CCRP
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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