Current studies into compulsive hoarding
The Anxiety Disorders Center in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
An interview study which examines how the problem with clutter started, the relationship between hoarding and other kinds of emotional problems, and thoughts, emotions, and beliefs in relation to clutter, saving, and acquiring. Open to participants with OCD, hoarding and both OCD & hoarding.
A neuropsychology study which examines cognitive functioning in compulsive hoarding. It involves neuropsychological tests that evaluate attention, concentration, memory, and problem-solving.
Brain scan study - looking to understand brain functioning in compulsive hoarding. Involves interviews and questionnaires as well as completing a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), in which examine how the brain responds to different tasks.
www.instituteofliving.org/adc/HoardingResearch.htm
University of Sheffield, UK
A study looking at beliefs about relationships and hoarding behaviours - 'The Role of Attachment Style and Perceptions of Social Support in Compulsive Hoarding'. This has taken the format of an on-line survey which is now closed. The results will be available in August 2009. www.compulsivehoarding.net
Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK
A study about action control and decision making. Testing consists of rapid responding to words and images on a computer as well as filling out brief
questionnaires.
Institute of Psychiatry at the Maudsley, Kings College London, UK
An investigation by questionnaire and either personal or telephone interview into the relationship between thoughts, emotions and stressful life events in the development of compulsive hoarding and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study ends in June 2009.
Cluttergone and Compulsive-Hoarding Websites
You might also be interested in taking part in testing yourself, which includes our informal surveys.
--------------------------------------------------If you know of any other research projects, do PLEASE contact us with the information. Thanks!