Cognitive behavior therapy for nail biting

Evaluation of cognitive behavior therapy for nail biting in children: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201107143930N9

Enrollment

Registered

2013-02-08

Start date

2011-07-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Nail Biting. Behavioural and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Interventions

Intervention 1: Cognitive Behavior therapy. Intervention 2: being in a waiting list.

Treatment - Other

Cognitive Behavior therapy

being in a waiting list

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

10 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: The age range of patients is from 10 to 18 years; the duration of nail biting behavior is at least 4 months. Exclusion criteria: Individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar mood disorder are excluded.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lenght of nail. Timepoint: baseline, 4 week, and 8 week. Method of measurement: Millimeters.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026