Evaluating the Impact of Impostor Phenomenon on Skin Diseases and Pain
Treatment and Mapping of Self-compassion, Perfectionism, Stress, Anxiety and Impostor Phenomenon in Patients With Different Dermatological Diseases and Pain
This study is testing how feelings of being an "impostor" and issues like stress and anxiety affect people with skin diseases and pain to see if addressing these feelings can help improve their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Umeå University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Umeå and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05805696 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the relationship between unhealthy perfectionism, stress, anxiety, and the impostor phenomenon in patients with various skin diseases and pain syndromes. By utilizing validated questionnaires and targeted interventions over a period of five to ten weeks, the researchers will map the occurrence of these psychological factors and their impact on symptom management and treatment outcomes. The study focuses on conditions such as dermatoses, vestibulodynia, and hyperhidrosis, with the hypothesis that these psychological factors are interconnected with the patients' physical health. Participants will remain anonymous through coded responses to ensure confidentiality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients attending the Department of Dermatology and Venereology who have been diagnosed with a dermatological disease.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those unable to read or speak Swedish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients suffering from skin diseases and pain by addressing underlying psychological factors.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of mapping the impostor phenomenon in relation to dermatological conditions is novel, similar studies have shown success in addressing psychological factors in chronic pain management.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria * Patients attending the Dept of Dermatology and Venereology * Diagnosed with a dermatological disease Exclusion criteria * Age under 18 * Not able to read/speak Swedish
Where this trial is running
Umeå and 1 other locations
- Umea University — Umeå, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Dept of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University — Umeå, Sweden (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elisabet Nylander, MD, PhD
- Email: elisabet.nylander@umu.se
- Phone: +46907859191
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.