Online Response Inhibition Training for Trichotillomania

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Conditions studied: Trichotillomania

In brief

Trichotillomania (TTM) remains one of the most poorly-understood and inadequately-treated conditions. Research has shown poor response inhibition (RI; the ability to inhibit inappropriate but potent response) as an important cognitive feature of TTM. Investigators have developed a computerized training program that aims to improve RI. Fifty children with TTM will be randomly assigned to (a) online 8-session RI training (n=25), or (b) 1-month waitlist condition (n = 25), and will be assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and 1-month follow-up. Investigators hypothesize that the online RIT will show greater improvement in TTM symptoms and RI capabilities at post-treatment and 1-month follow-up assessments, compared to the waitlist condition. This study will help develop an effective cognitive intervention program for TTM.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01984333

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

People needed

54

Starts

2013-11-01

Expected to finish

2017-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-10-26

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• age between 8 and 17
• a diagnosis of trichotillomania
• a computer with high speed internet

You may not qualify if…

• current substance use problems
• current or past psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia
• current behavioral treatments for trichotillomania
• significant suicidality
• severe conditions known for poor response inhibition(ADHD, OCD, and tic disorders)
• recent or planned change in medication
• low intellectual functioning (below 80)

Where it is running

• UWM Anxiety Disorders Laboratory — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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