Managing Appearance Worries Through Behavioral Therapy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Own a smartphone with internet access
- Score 52 or higher on a questionnaire about appearance-related anxiety
- No changes to psychiatric medications (such as antidepressants) in the past 4 weeks
- Successfully pass attention-check questions during the baseline assessment
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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