Clinical trials
Body Dysmorphic Disorders clinical trials
Below are recruiting body dysmorphic disorders clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 9 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03918577Recruiting
Caloric stimulation to help thinking in OCD spectrum
This trial studies whether a gentle inner-ear stimulation can change how people experience troubling thoughts in OCD-spectrum conditions. If you have strongly held intrusive worries related to these conditions, the study may help see whether this approach can reduce their impact.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT04899687RecruitingPhase 2
Dextromethorphan for OCD and related anxiety conditions
This trial studies dextromethorphan, a medicine sometimes used for cough, to see if it can reduce symptoms in OCD and similar conditions. It may help people whose intrusive thoughts or related worries are still challenging despite current care.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06262412Recruiting
Online CBT for teens with body dysmorphic disorder
This trial tests an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy program for children and teenagers (ages 12-17) with body dysmorphic disorder. It aims to help them manage distressing thoughts about their appearance with support from a parent or caregiver.
GothenburgAges 12–17 - NCT06346301Recruiting
Imagery Rescripting for OCD and body dysmorphic disorder
This study tests a therapy called Imagery Rescripting, which helps you change upsetting mental images or memories that fuel OCD or BDD. It might help if current treatments haven't worked well or if you want a new approach.
Amsterdam-Zuidoost, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06678295Recruiting
CBT for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder
This study looks at how individual factors affect the success of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder. You'll have therapy sessions and brain scans to see what works best for people like you.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–45 - NCT07589621Recruiting
Managing Appearance Worries Through Behavioral Therapy
This study tests two approaches to help people who struggle with anxiety about their appearance: one focuses on gradually reducing safety behaviors (like mirror checking), while the other teaches muscle relaxation techniques. You'll use your smartphone to complete the program.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT04107870Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for body-image distress in teen anorexia
This study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can improve body-image distress in female teens with anorexia nervosa. It may help reduce distress related to seeing or thinking about their body.
ReimsAges 13–17 - NCT04373629Recruiting
Testing how flexible appearance worries may change in BDD
This study looks at whether training can change how people with body appearance worries (including body dysmorphic disorder) perceive faces or the head. It may help researchers understand new ways to reduce distress related to these concerns.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–40 - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for body dysmorphic disorders?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 9 recruiting body dysmorphic disorders studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a body dysmorphic disorders trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a body dysmorphic disorders trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.