Efficacy of COMB (Comprehensive Behavioral) Model of Treatment of Trichotillomania

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Trichotillomania, Hair-Pulling Disorder

In brief

This pilot study is being conducted in order to help make the case for later, more systematic research on the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Behavioral (COMB) model of treating trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling). The goals are to standardize COMB treatment techniques in the form of a clear written manual for therapists; determine whether therapists can use these guidelines in a consistent manner in making treatment decisions; develop and test the reliability of measures of how well therapists are conducting the treatment; and collect preliminary data on the acceptability of the treatment to patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01878110

Run by

American University

People needed

16

Starts

2013-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-04-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years or older
• Primary Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnosis of Trichotillomania (TTM)

You may not qualify if…

• Current suicidality or severe depression
• Current psychosis
• Current alcohol or substance abuse
• Concurrent psychotherapy for TTM
• Psychotropic meds (for any disorder) that have not been stable for >4 weeks

Where it is running

• American University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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