CompletedNot Applicable

A Randomised Control Trial of Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Alopecia

United Kingdom15 participantsStarted 2018-12-01

Plain-language summary

This Randomised Control Trial (RCT) aims to test a novel Alopecia-tailored, protocolled, integrative individual psychological intervention offered to patients with enduring Alopecia. The pilot study aims to assess the impact of the intervention on 8 patients, by assessing changes in their psychological and physical symptoms (stress, anxiety, depression, quality of life, scalp hair, and other bio-markers) compared to 7 patients in the wait-list control group.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Alopecia received by medical profession over 1 year prior to beginning trial * Fluent in Written and Verbal English Exclusion Criteria: * Another more dominant skin condition * Another more dominant severe and enduring mental illness * Women who are pregnant * Learning difficulties, brain injuries or dementia * Drug and alcohol dependency * Received therapy in the last year

What they're measuring

Hospital Anxiety And Depression Scale (HADS)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) Scalp Assessment

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Blood Test

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04205214

SponsorCity, University of London

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-02

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