Efficacy of COMB (Comprehensive Behavioral) Model of Treatment of Trichotillomania
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/7/2015 |
| Start Date: | January 2013 |
Treatment Development Study of the COMB Model of Trichotillomania
This pilot study is being conducted in order to help make the case for later, more
systematic research on the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Behavioral (COMB) model of
treating trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling). The goals are to standardize COMB
treatment techniques in the form of a clear written manual for therapists; determine whether
therapists can use these guidelines in a consistent manner in making treatment decisions;
develop and test the reliability of measures of how well therapists are conducting the
treatment; and collect preliminary data on the acceptability of the treatment to patients.
systematic research on the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Behavioral (COMB) model of
treating trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling). The goals are to standardize COMB
treatment techniques in the form of a clear written manual for therapists; determine whether
therapists can use these guidelines in a consistent manner in making treatment decisions;
develop and test the reliability of measures of how well therapists are conducting the
treatment; and collect preliminary data on the acceptability of the treatment to patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years or older
- Primary Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnosis of
Trichotillomania (TTM)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current suicidality or severe depression
- Current psychosis
- Current alcohol or substance abuse
- Concurrent psychotherapy for TTM
- Psychotropic meds (for any disorder) that have not been stable for >4 weeks
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