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Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Early Maladaptive Grief

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05624879

Registry updated: 2026-10-19
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Description

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.

Interventions

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (Behavioral)
    A brief psychotherapeutic intervention delivered by trained therapists in a maximum of 4 sessions. Sessions will focus on providing relief from the distress related to an anticipated loss and to shift focus from distress and loss back to the relationship.
  • Information and Support (Other)
    4 sessions of a standardized social work intervention. Standard of care including education and active listening.

Eligibility criteria

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).

Conditions

Grief

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Suncoast Hospice — Clearwater, Florida, United States
  • Mayo Clinic Florida — Jacksonville, Florida, United States
  • Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

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