Patterns of Hair Pulling in Trichotillomania: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study on Influencing Factors

• Conditions: DSM-5: Trichotillomania; F63.3; Trichotillomania

• Registration Number: DRKS00026664
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Forschungsstelle für Psychotherapie

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-09-20
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 61

Inclusion Criteria

DSM-5 criteria for Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder); sufficient German language skills; internet access via own smartphone; capacity to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

No informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
a) Hair pulling behavior: reported number, style (focused vs. automatic), length, intensity and distribution auf hair pulling episodes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
a) reported emotions<br>b) emotion reactivity: Tendency to experience emotional reactions, assessed via a visual paradigm in the baseline assessment