Testing how flexible appearance worries may change in BDD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 40 years old
- Your main concern is your face or head appearance
- You’re not taking psychiatric medicines for at least 8 weeks (or only very limited sleep/anxiety doses)
- You’re not currently in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- You don’t have certain brain/medical risks (like neurological illness, serious thyroid/diabetes issues, or suicidal risk with a plan)
- You can safely have MRI scans (no metal implants/foreign metal, and vision is at least 20/35 with correction)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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