CompletedNot Applicable

Internet CBT for Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder

Sweden25 participantsStarted 2020-10-05

Plain-language summary

The primary aim of the study is to test the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a manual based, Internet-delivered, behavior therapy (I-BT) for trichotillomania and skin picking disorder.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis of trichotillomania and/or skin picking disorder according to DSM-5 * Living in Sweden with a Swedish personal identification number * Able to participate in study assessment in Swedish and understand Swedish text * Have regular access to a computer with Internet access and skills to use Internet * Signed informed consent * Outpatient Exclusion Criteria: * Psychotropic medication changes that can affect symptoms of trichotillomania or skin picking disorder within 2 months prior to treatment * Other ongoing psychological treatments that could affect symptoms of trichotillomania or skin picking disorder * Completed CBT for trichotillomania or skin picking disorder within the last 24 months * Ongoing substance dependence or misuse * Lifetime bipolar disorder or psychosis * Suicidal ideation (a score of 5 points or higher on item 9 on the self-reported Montgomery-Åsberg depression rating scale * Psychiatric comorbidity that could severely jeopardize treatment participation

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Massachusetts General Hospital Hairpulling Scale

Timeframe: Change from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 10), 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-up.

The Skin Picking Scale - Revised

Timeframe: Change from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 10), 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-up.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04559750

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-07

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.