Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Intervention for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Last updated: July 4, 2023
Sponsor: York University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Bulimia

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

Treatment

CBT + Mindfulness

Clinical Study ID

NCT05402475
DHRF - 02
  • Ages 18-55
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) affects 2.3% of the population and is characterized by excessive concerns with imagined or minor defects in physical appearance. Retrospective outcome studies suggest patients affected by BDD don't typically benefit from surgical treatments while cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) appears to provide symptom - reducing and distress - reducing benefits. Two different 8-week online CBT approaches to assisting individuals with this disorder are compared: one approach will integrate mindfulness meditation methods (in combination with CBT) and one approach will employ CBT methods without reference to mindfulness meditation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: On the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire, responses indicatingcurrent BDD status; -

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who are currently receiving weekly structured psychotherapyor who meet DSM-V criteria for severe alcohol/substance use disorder in the past 3 monthsor demonstrated clinically significant suicidal ideation defined as imminent intent, orattempted suicide in the past 6 months. Individuals of co-morbid diagnoses of borderlinepersonality, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and/or obsessive compulsive disorder areexcluded.

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: CBT + Mindfulness
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
November 01, 2023

Study Description

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) affects 2.3% of the population and is characterized by excessive concerns with imagined or minor defects in physical appearance. Retrospective outcome studies suggest patients affected by BDD typically do not benefit from surgical treatments while cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) appears to provide symptom - reducing and distress - reducing benefits. In this study two different 8-week online CBT approaches to assist individuals with this disorder are compared: one approach will integrate mindfulness meditation methods (in combination with CBT) and one approach will employ CBT methods without reference to mindfulness meditation.

The purpose of this comparison is to ascertain whether the inclusions of the two additional intervention modalities, demonstrated effective in other studies, adds to positive outcome effects in this disorder. A primary hypothesis is that the 8 week post-intervention outcomes associated with the CBT-mindfulness approach will show significantly more benefit than the comparison group.

Connect with a study center

  • York University

    Toronto, Ontario M4E 3C1
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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