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The investigators are developing and testing a Smartphone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) "app" for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The investigators hypothesize that app-based CBT for BDD will be feasible and acceptable to individuals with BDD, and will improve body image concerns and related outcomes.


Clinical Trial Description

The primary aims of this study are to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a Smartphone-based CBT treatment for adults with BDD. This project aims to solve two healthcare problems: poor access to empirically-supportive treatment for BDD, and challenges of generalizing CBT skills outside therapy sessions. Inadequate treatment access is due to limited professionals offering this specialized treatment, economic barriers, and shame preventing sufferers from seeking in-person care. Mobile app-based CBT would solve this access gap by addressing each of these barriers. Among those who obtain CBT, practicing skills outside of therapy is critical for treatment effectiveness, as BDD symptoms occur around-the-clock and can be most impairing at home. However, BDD patients struggle to use skills without therapists' in-person support. App-based CBT that provides on-hand skills coaching addresses this treatment generalization challenge.

This study involves developing the app-based CBT for BDD treatment, and then investigating the initial feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the app-based treatment in an open pilot trial (N = 10), consisting of 12-weeks of active treatment plus a 6-month follow up period. ;


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NCT number NCT03221738
Study type Interventional
Source Massachusetts General Hospital
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date July 24, 2017
Completion date January 18, 2019

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