Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trichotillomania
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Emory University
Conditions:
Trichotillomania
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
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 sympt...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with trichotillomania. Following entry into the study, subjects will be randomized into a cognitive be...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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)
Exclusion
- 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)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00740909
Start Date
November 1 2008
End Date
January 1 2012
Last Update
June 20 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114