Mindfulness Intervention for Psychological and Family Dynamics in Children with Body-Focused Repe… (NCT06777212) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mindfulness Intervention for Psychological and Family Dynamics in Children with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
China200 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
This is a single-center, randomized, controlled intervention study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention on reducing body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) in children aged 8-18, such as nail-biting, skin-picking, and hair-pulling. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a psychosocial education control group. The study aims to assess the impact of the intervention on the severity and frequency of BFRBs, psychological health outcomes such as anxiety and depression, and family dynamics. Data will be collected through standardized psychological assessments. The study's findings will contribute to understanding the role of mindfulness in managing BFRBs and improving emotional and familial well-being in children.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 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:（1）Children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years. （2）Evidence of significant Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as nail-biting, skin-picking, or hair-pulling, observed within the last month.
（3）Written informed consent provided by the parent or legal guardian, and child assent provided by the participant.
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Exclusion Criteria:（1）Presence of severe physical illness or neurological disorders that may interfere with participation in the study.
（2）Participants currently receiving psychological interventions or pharmacological treatments for BFRBs or other psychiatric conditions, and who are unable to temporarily discontinue these treatments.
（3）Presence of significant cognitive impairment that would prevent the participant from completing study assessments or interventions.
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Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
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Severity of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) in Children as Reported by Parents
Timeframe: The primary outcome will be measured at baseline (pre-intervention), and at 1 month and 3 months after the intervention, based on parent assessments.
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Severity of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) in Children as Self-Reported by the Child