Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trichotillomania
Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2
Conditions studied: Trichotillomania
In brief
This study aims to develop a comprehensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy protocol for adult patients with Trichotillomania that emphasizes relapse prevention and that addresses comorbid affective symptoms, as well. The study will compare the efficacy of CBT with a minimal attention control (MAC)condition. We hypothesize that outcome at post-treatment, 3-month, and 6-month follow-up will be better for the CBT vs. MAC condition including higher responder rates and greater reduction in hair pulling severity.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00740909
- Run by
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- People needed
- 38
- Starts
- 2008-11-01
- Expected to finish
- 2012-01-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2012-06-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- primary DSM-IV diagnosis of TTM
- outpatients who are 18 or older
- a minimum MGHHPS total scale score of 10
- a minimum TTM symptom duration of 1 year with no significant remissions (as defined by complete abstinence of hair extraction for a 2-week period during the prior 6 months)
You may not qualify if…
- presence of a serious psychiatric condition including mental retardation, psychosis, pervasive developmental disorder, organic mental disorders, manic episode, ADHD, suicidality, lifetime alcohol or substance dependence, or alcohol or substance abuse within the past 3 months
- presence of a serious medical condition that would limit ability to routinely attend sessions and complete homework assignments
- individual or group psychotherapy (not addressing TTM) that has not been ongoing for the past 3 months and/or without intent to continue same treatment during study tenure)
- previous CBT for TTM
- involvement in other treatment for TTM
- psychotropic medication that has not been stable for 3 months prior to study enrollment and/or without intent to continue same medication regimen during study tenure)
Where it is running
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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