Status:
COMPLETED
Testing a New Therapy for Trichotillomania
Lead Sponsor:
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Trichotillomania
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study will test the effectiveness of a new behavioral therapy for adults with trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling).
Detailed Description
Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder in which people compulsively pull out their own hair. Treatments for TTM sometimes do not have long-term effectiveness. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Current DSM-IV diagnosis of trichotillomania
- Massachusetts General Hospital Hair Scale score greater than 12
- Wechsler Test of Adult Reading score greater than 85
- Fluent in English
- Outpatient status
- Agreement to not alter the dosage of any psychotropic medication throughout the course of the study, or, if such a dosage change is required, understanding that the participant will continue to receive treatment, and data will continue to be collected on him or her
- Individuals who eat their hair after pulling will be eligible for participation only after they have received a physical exam from their primary care physician to determine whether there is any gastrointestinal blockage due to hair pulling, which would require more immediate clinical care.
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorder, or current substance dependence (with the exception of nicotine dependence)
- Current mood or anxiety disorder with an active suicide risk
- Currently receiving psychotherapy for trichotillomania or another psychiatric condition
- Initiation or change in the dosage of any psychotropic medication for up to 8 weeks preceding participation in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
85 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00872742
Start Date
March 1 2009
End Date
November 30 2015
Last Update
October 5 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53211