Body dysmorphic disorder before jaw surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how common body dysmorphic disorder (BDD, a condition where you worry a lot about a small or imagined flaw in your looks) is in people who are getting ready for jaw surgery. They want to see if it affects how you feel about the surgery and how well it works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are scheduled for orthognathic (jaw) surgery.
- You do not have any other psychiatric conditions.
- You do not have a syndrome affecting your face or neck.
- You do not have a cleft lip or palate.
- You do not have sleep apnea that is the reason for your jaw surgery.
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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