Hair-Pulling Disorder, Trichotillomania
Conditions
Keywords
Trichotillomania, Hair pulling, Behavior therapy
Brief summary
This pilot study is being conducted in order to help make the case for later, more systematic research on the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Behavioral (COMB) model of treating trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling). The goals are to standardize COMB treatment techniques in the form of a clear written manual for therapists; determine whether therapists can use these guidelines in a consistent manner in making treatment decisions; develop and test the reliability of measures of how well therapists are conducting the treatment; and collect preliminary data on the acceptability of the treatment to patients.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCOMB
Sponsors
Trichotillomania Learning Center
American University
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
* 18 years or older * Primary Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnosis of Trichotillomania (TTM)
Exclusion criteria
* Current suicidality or severe depression * Current psychosis * Current alcohol or substance abuse * Concurrent psychotherapy for TTM * Psychotropic meds (for any disorder) that have not been stable for \>4 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Hairpulling Scale (MGH-HS) | 12 weeks | Improvement in hair pulling symptoms |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed