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

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114