Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Early Maladaptive Grief

Overview

About this study

The purpose study is to test the effects of accelerated resolution therapy (ART) on pre-loss grief and complicated grief 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. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

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
* Score of 33 or higher on the (DSM-5 PTSD checklist/PCL-5) indicating significant psychological trauma
* 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).

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 7/18/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Deirdre Pachman, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Department of Medicine (DOM) Research Hub

(507) 266-1944

DOMRESEARCHHUB@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cindy Tofthagen, Ph.D., R.N.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cindy Tofthagen Ph.D., R.N.

(904) 953-1409

Tofthagen.Cindy@mayo.edu

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