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Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Early Maladaptive Grief

Mayo Clinic · with National Institute on Aging (NIA) · NCT05624879

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 55+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
440
US sites recruiting
4
Study start
November 17, 2023
Record last updated
October 19, 2026

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What the study is about

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.

Being studied: Accelerated Resolution Therapy; Information and Support

Conditions: Grief

Eligibility criteria

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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).

Recruiting US locations

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Katharine E Sheffield, MA, CCRP · 904-953-3972 · Sheffield.Katharine@mayo.edu
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