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NCT05624879 Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Early Maladaptive Grief

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NCT ID NCT05624879
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Mayo Clinic
Condition Grief
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 440 participants
Start Date 2023-11-17
Primary Completion 2028-03-14

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 60 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Accelerated Resolution TherapyInformation and Support

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 440 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-03-14.

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Brief Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * Since becoming a family caregiver (FCG), they have engaged in another trauma based psychotherapeutic regimen (EMDR, prolonged exposure therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy) that could influence response to accelerated resolution therapy (ART). * Self-reported or clinically assessed major psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia). * Score of \> 2 on the adapted CAGE questionnaire indicating alcohol /drug dependence. * Cognitive impairment (SPMSQ \> 4 errors).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Katharine E Sheffield, MA, CCRP

✉ Sheffield.Katharine@mayo.edu

📞 904-953-3972

Principal Investigator

Cindy Tofthagen, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05624879 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, studying Grief. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05624879 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05624879 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Sheffield.Katharine@mayo.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05624879 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Phoenix, United States, Clearwater, United States, Jacksonville, United States, Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05624879 clinical trial?

NCT05624879 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Cindy Tofthagen, PhD at Mayo Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 440 participants.

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