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NCT06561659 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Testing a Brief Exercise Intervention in Hoarding Disorder
A NA study, sponsored by Hartford Hospital.
- Not yet
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22
- Enrollment target
NCT06561659 is a NA study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by Hartford Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants.
The verdict
NCT06561659, a NA study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by Hartford Hospital.
- NOT YET RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Hoarding disorder (HD) is characterized by difficulty discarding personal possessions due to significant emotional distress when parting with personal items. This leads to the accumulation of excessive clutter which compromises the normal use of living spaces. In addition to emotional distress, individuals with HD experience significant impairment in physical health. One study found an 11-fold increase in stroke risk, a 10-fold increase in cancer risk, and a 7-fold increase in cardiovascular disease in individuals with HD relative to a general population comparison group. Patients with HD are also more likely to experience obesity and metabolic diseases such as diabetes. The short-term goal of the proposed study is to determine whether a brief exercise intervention improves discarding-related distress and brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) in individuals with HD relative to a relaxation control condition. Preliminary evidence suggests that BDNF may be associated with greater body mass index and more severe HD symptoms in patients with HD. BDNF is a well-studied growth factor which is involved in neuronal transmission, plasticity, and survival of many neuron systems that have been implicated in psychiatric disorders, including serotonin, glutamate, and dopamine. BDNF has been proposed as a mechanism of exercise interventions for psychiatric disorders, as even one session of exercise has been shown to increase BDNF levels. This study represents an initial first step towards the long-term goal of improving current treatments for HD. This is important because although current cognitive-behavioral treatments (CBT) are effective, only 35% of patients who receive these treatments actually benefit from them. In the proposed pilot study, the investigators will test whether 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise reduces the distress associated with discarding and increases BDNF levels in individuals with HD relative to a relaxation control. The investigators will recr
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Exercise Condition
- BEHAVIORAL Relaxation Control Condition
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 22 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06561659
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06561659 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hartford Hospital, which has 75 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Exercise Condition is the first listed.
NCT06561659 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06561659 about?
NCT06561659 is a clinical study titled "Testing a Brief Exercise Intervention in Hoarding Disorder". Hoarding disorder (HD) is characterized by difficulty discarding personal possessions due to significant emotional distress when parting with personal items. This leads to the accumulation of excessive clutter which compromises the normal use of living spaces. In addition to emotional distress, indi...
What is the current status of trial NCT06561659?
This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2024-10. Estimated completion is 2025-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06561659?
The interventions under investigation include: Exercise Condition (BEHAVIORAL), Relaxation Control Condition (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06561659?
This trial is sponsored by Hartford Hospital, which has 75 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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