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Hoarding Research and Treatment Opportunities at UCSD/VA
Following are ongoing research and treatment opportunities at UCSD/VA. Free treatment is available to anyone over the age of 18.
Treatment of Late Life Compulsive Hoarding
This study will examine a new behavioral treatment for older adults with compulsive hoarding.
What is involved?
Participants will be randomized to a new behavioral treatment for compulsive hoarding or case management. There are no fees or costs associated with participation. This is a non-medication study.
Who is eligible?
To participate, you must be over the age of 60, have significant hoarding symptoms, and live in San Diego, California.
Who do I contact?
Please call Catherine Ayers, Ph.D., ABPP at 858-552-8585 Ext. 2976 for more information.
VA Career Development Award: Treatment of Late Life Compulsive Hoarding (Ayers PI; CSRD-068-10S)
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Group Treatment for Compulsive Hoarding
This study will examine group treatments for adults with compulsive hoarding.
What is involved?
Participants will be randomized to a new behavioral treatment for compulsive hoarding or traditional exposure therapy for discarding. There are no fees or costs associated with participation. This is a non-medication study.
Who is eligible?
To participate, you must be over the age of 18, have significant hoarding symptoms, and live in San Diego, California.
Who do I contact?
Please call Catherine Ayers, Ph.D., ABPP at 858-552-8585 Ext. 2976 for more information.
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Neuropsychiatric Features of Animal Hoarding
This study will examine neurocognitive and psychiatric characteristics of people who hoard animals.
What is involved?
Participants will complete a series of questionnaires and will be given feedback upon completion. There are no fees or costs associated with participation.
Who is eligible?
To participate, you must be over the age of 18, have a problem with animal hoarding, and live in Southern California.
Who do I contact?
Please call Catherine Ayers, Ph.D., ABPP at 858-552-8585 Ext. 2976 for more information.
