Body Dysmorhpic Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
BDD, CBT
Brief summary
The primary aim is to develop, and test the feasibility, of a novel and protocol-based cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) treatment for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) administered via the Internet.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALInternet based CBT for body dysmorphic disorder
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* outpatients * male or female -≥ 18 years * currently living in Stockholm county * primary diagnosis of BDD according to the DSM-IV-TR * signed informed consent * regular access to a computer with Internet access and skills to use the web.
Exclusion criteria
* psychotropic medication changes within two months prior to the treatment * completed CBT for BDD within the last 12 months * BDD-YBOCS \< 12 at psychiatrist visit * other primary axis I diagnosis * current substance dependence * lifetime bipolar disorder or psychosis * suicidal ideation * Axis II diagnosis that could jeopardize treatment participation * other current psychological treatment that could affect BDD symptoms
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body dysmorphic disorder symptoms | Measured after 12 weeks of treatment, and after 3 months after treatment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functioning and life satisfaction | After 12 weeks of treatment, and 3 months after treatment |
| Depressive symptoms | After 12 weeks of treatment, and 3 months after treatment |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed