A digital tool to improve treatment for hoarding disorder
Clutter-GO: Facilitating Delivery and Adherence in Evidence-Based Treatment for Hoarding Disorder via a Patient-Provider Digital Health Tool
This study is testing a new app called Clutter-GO™ that helps people with hoarding disorder stick to their therapy by providing real-time support and personalized homework assignments, making it easier for them to manage their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virtually Better, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11003955 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital health tool called Clutter-GO™ to enhance the delivery and adherence to evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for individuals with hoarding disorder. The tool includes a web-based clinician portal and a mobile app for patients, allowing for real-time support and accountability. By providing structured homework assignments and tracking progress, the tool aims to address common barriers to treatment adherence, such as behavioral avoidance and distress. Patients will receive tailored support to help them complete their therapy assignments more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with hoarding disorder who are seeking evidence-based treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hoarding disorder or those who are not engaged in cognitive-behavioral therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment outcomes for individuals with hoarding disorder by increasing adherence to therapy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital health tools can enhance treatment adherence in various mental health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Decatur, United States
- Virtually Better, INC. — Decatur, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams Larsen, Margo — Virtually Better, INC.
- Study coordinator: Adams Larsen, Margo
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.