DO YOU COLLECT AND SAVE YOUR POSSESSIONS?
IS YOUR HOME FILLED WITH CLUTTER?
DO YOU HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME DECIDING
WHAT POSSESSIONS TO DISCARD?

THEN YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY EXAMINING COMPULSIVE HOARDING BEHAVIORS.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE RESEARCH STUDY REQUIRES:

?« ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ADULTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 65 YEARS OLD.

?« MUST HAVE AN EIGHTH GRADE READING COMPRENSION LEVEL.

?« MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER, LAPTOP, OR PDA DEVICE.

?« MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND AN ACTIVE EMAIL ACCOUNT.

My name is Tracey M. Biagas. I am a doctoral student at Capella University. I am conducting a research study about compulsive hoarding. The purpose of this research study is to understand the factors, which may lead to compulsive hoarding in adulthood; and how such factors influence the progression of compulsive hoarding across the life span.

This research study is conducted on the Internet. You must be willing to spend two (2) hours or less answering survey questionnaires. You do not have to provide your name or address. Participation in this research study is voluntary. There are no benefits for participating in the study. A $100.00 gift card from 1-800-GOT-JUNK is being offered as incentive for participating in the study. Only one gift card is available. A random drawing for the gift card will be held at the end of the study. Your participation is completely confidential.

Please go to https://hoarding.wufoo.com/forms/compulsive-hoarding-research-study-prescreening/ to begin your participation.

If you have questions or concerns about your participation, please feel free to contact:
?« Tracey M. Biagas, researcher ¡V Email: chresrchstudy@aol.com
?« Dr. Mary Rockey, research supervisor ¡V Email: mary.rockey@capella.edu.
?« Capella University¡¦s Office of Research Integrity ¡V Email: irb@capella.edu.

Thank you for your interest!