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Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Intervention for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Image Disturbance | Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) affects 2.3% of the population and is characterized by excessive concerns with imagined or minor defects in physical appearance. Retrospective outcome studies suggest patients affected by BDD don't typically benefit from surgical treatments while cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) appears to provide symptom - reducing and distress - reducing benefits. Two different 8-week online CBT approaches to assisting individuals with this disorder are compared: one approach will integrate mindfulness meditation methods (in combination with CBT) and one approach will employ CBT methods without reference to mindfulness meditation.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 55

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: On the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire, responses indicating current BDD status; -

Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who are currently receiving weekly structured psychotherapy or who meet DSM-V criteria for severe alcohol/substance use disorder in the past 3 months or demonstrated clinically significant suicidal ideation defined as imminent intent, or attempted suicide in the past 6 months. Individuals of co-morbid diagnoses of borderline personality, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and/or obsessive compulsive disorder are excluded.

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Study Location

York University
York University
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Paul G Ritvo, PhD

[email protected]
4165808021
Primary Contact

York University

4165808021
Study Sponsored By
York University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05402475