Safety Behavior Fading for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
(Open ARSB RCT Trial)
TP
Overseen ByTapan Patel, Master of Science
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Florida State University
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The current study aims to explore the efficacy of a text message based safety behavior fading intervention compared to a relaxing video intervention for appearance concerns.
Research Team
JC
Jesse Cougle, Doctor of Philosophy
Principal Investigator
Florida State University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals seeking treatment for appearance concerns, such as anxiety or appetite disorders related to body image. Participants should not be currently receiving therapy or counseling for these issues and must have stable psychiatric medication use if applicable.Inclusion Criteria
Seeking treatment for appearance concerns
Exclusion Criteria
My psychiatric medication has been stable for the last 4 weeks.
I am currently getting help for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or body image issues.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Relaxing Video (Behavioral Intervention)
- Safety Behavior Fading for Appearance Concerns (Behavioral Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study compares a text message-based intervention designed to reduce safety behaviors linked to appearance worries with watching a relaxing video. The goal is to see which method better helps with concerns about one's looks.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Safety Behavior FadingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals randomly assigned to the safety behavior fading condition will receive instructions to decrease or eliminate their endorsed appearance-related safety behaviors. In addition, they will receive daily reminders via text message to decrease these behaviors, along with a safety behavior monitoring checklist in which the participant indicates the extent to which they engaged in each safety behavior over the previous day.
Group II: Relaxing VideoActive Control1 Intervention
Individuals randomly assigned to the relaxing video condition will receive a total of 4 videos over the course of a month (1 video per week, 15 minutes each) wherein participants will be invited to close their eyes and focus their attention on the present moment while listening to relaxing piano music and songbirds.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Florida State University
Lead Sponsor
Trials
234
Recruited
41,100+