RecruitingGrief
Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Early Maladaptive Grief
Eligible age
60+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
3 states
Healthy volunteers
Yes
See if you qualify for this study
Answer a few quick questions about your location and health. Takes about a minute.
About this study
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.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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).
Where it's recruiting
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05624879 · last updated 2025-09-25