Dermatillomania / skin picking disorder (code ICD 11: 6B25.1 Excoriation disorder)
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: OLP-group: intake of placebo capsules (capsules filled with starch). Duration: 2 weeks, daily intake (in the morning) planned.
Group 2: Control: No intake of capsules
Sponsors
Universität Graz
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Skin picking symptomatic
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe skin diseases and severe psychological comorbidities (e.g. psychotic disorder, substance dependence).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Questionnaire to record skin picking symptoms and emotional state (administered before and after the two groups, i.e. 4 times in total): - Skin Picking Revised Scale (SPS-R, Gallinat et al., 2016) - Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18; Franke, G. H., 2000) - Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ-20; Fliege, H et al., 2009) - Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS; Gratz & Roemer, 2004) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily app rating (during capsule intake and control phase) with information on how you felt (How long did you manipulate your skin today? How intense was the urge to manipulate your skin today? How stressed were you today?) | — |
Countries
Austria, Germany, Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactAnne Schienle
Universität Graz
Outcome results
None listed