Rapid Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Hoarding Disorder
Stanford University
Summary
This study explores whether rapid non-invasive brain stimulation can help reduce hoarding disorder symptoms.
Description
Hoarding disorder (HD) is characterized by difficulty letting go of possessions, leading to clutter that congests living spaces and impairs daily functioning. The majority of HD patients treated with cognitive behavioral therapy for HD usually experience considerable residual symptoms. New treatments are greatly needed. This study explores whether rapid non-invasive brain stimulation can help reduce hoarding disorder symptoms.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-70 years 2. Primary diagnosis of hoarding disorder 3. Sufficient severity of hoarding symptoms 4. Willing and able to understand and complete consent and study procedures Exclusion Criteria: 1. Psychiatric or medical conditions or medications that make participation unsafe 2. Pregnant or nursing females 3. Previous exposure to TMS or ECT 4. History of any implanted device or psychosurgery
Interventions
- DeviceMagPro X100 by MagVenture
Participants will receive 5 session per day of TBS for 6 days (30 sessions total). Six treatment days have to occur within a 2 week period. Each session will be comprised of 1800 pulses, using a MagVenture MagPro X100.
Location
- Stanford University Medical CenterPalo Alto, California