Cognitive training in patients with Trichotillomania (Hair-pulling disorder)
- Conditions
- trichotillomania, hair-pulling disorder
- Registration Number
- PACTR201608001653127
- Lead Sponsor
- ational Research Foundation
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Diagnosis of HPD
Access to laptop/computer with reliable internet access
18 years or older
Younger than 18 years.
Does not have HPD.
Has a serious medical condition or a previous head injury (this may impact on findings).
A diagnosis of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use disorder or any other significant mental disorder (other than HPD).
Cannot understand or speak English (many of the tests used in the project, as well as the chosen intervention, is only available in English).
Have received cognitive training before (previous ¿brain training¿ games on cell phone and/or computer allowed).
Do not have access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet connection at home.
On a psychotropic medication for less than 6 weeks before starting the trial. However, will remain eligible if receiving treatment at time of screening, provided the following restrictions are met:
* Are only receiving a single psychotropic medication
* The medication you are being treated with, have been taken at a steady dose, for at least 8 weeks and effect stabilizing according to psychiatrist.
Undergoing therapy. However you will remain eligible if you are receiving treatment from a psychologist or other mental health clinician at time of screening and continue to do so for the duration of the trial.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method