Response Inhibition Training for Individuals With Trichotillomania

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Conditions studied: Trichotillomania

In brief

This study tests a computerized cognitive training program designed for young individuals with compulsive hair pulling (also known as trichotillomania;TTM). Research suggests that individuals with TTM are characterized by poor cognitive abilities to suppress irrelevant response. This ability is called response inhibition. The current study tests a cognitive training program designed to improve individuals' cognitive abilities of response inhibition through a 8-session computerized training program. The investigators hypothesize that those who complete the response inhibition training program will show a greater reduction in hair pulling symptoms, compared to those assigned to a waitlist group.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01638975

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

People needed

20

Starts

2010-10-01

Expected to finish

2013-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-01-20

Who can join

Age: 9 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged between 9 and 17
• A primary diagnosis of Trichotillomania based on DSM-IV criteria (using Trichotillomania Diagnostic Interview)

You may not qualify if…

• those who are actively psychotic
• those who have visual impairments that prevent them from performing computer tasks
• those who present developmental disabilities and/or low overall IQ estimated to be below low average (< 79)
• those whose medication status has not been stable
• those who present with past/current substance abuse/dependence problems

Where it is running

• Psychology Clinic, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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