Group therapy for hair pulling disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of group-based cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with trichotillomania at three clinical sites in Norway. It utilizes an ACT-enhanced habit reversal training approach, consisting of ten group sessions followed by booster sessions within the first year. Participants include adults and adolescents aged 16 and older who meet the DSM-IV criteria for trichotillomania. Treatment outcomes are assessed using standardized scales at baseline, post-treatment, and one year later.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

* Inclusion Criteria:

  * Clinical diagnosis of Trichotillomania
  * Age between 16 and 67
* Exclusion Criteria:

  * schizophrenia spectrum disorder
  * substance addiction
  * severe antisocial, schizotypal, or paranoid personality disorder
  * severe eating disorder,
  * ongoing suicidal ideation
  * pervasive developmental disorder
  * mental retardation and severe sequelae after brain injury.

Where it's running

• Oslo University Hospital
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Benjamin Hummelen, Ph.D., M.D. — Oslo University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Benjamin Hummelen, Ph.D., M.D.
• Email: uxbeum@ous-hf.no
• Phone: +4795741039

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.