Evaluation of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Children With Dermatological Diseases
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 500
- 主要终点
- Evaluation of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Children with Dermatological Diseases
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of this study:
- Evaluate the presence of body dysmorphic disorder in children with dermatological diseases compared to healthy controls.
- Assess the effect of these skin diseases on the quality of life in those children.
详细描述
Skin diseases are the fourth leading cause of non-fatal disease in humans. Worldwide, between 30% and 70% of individuals are affected. Most dermatological conditions have an impact on patients' social, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their friends, partners, and families.
The psychological impact of skin diseases is an issue of increasing concern worldwide but little research or exploration in this area has been undertaken.Pediatric psychodermatology is an emerging field that is uniquely tailored to the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of children with psychocutaneous conditions.
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition defined as a preoccupation with a perceived defect or flaw in one's physical appearance when, in fact, they appear normal. BDD falls under the spectrum of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.
Often under recognized, BDD is a prevalent disorder characterized by an all-consuming focus on perceived physical imperfections, leading to distressing repetitive actions and, at times, suicidal behavior and ideation. Individuals with BDD often seek unnecessary surgical interventions.
The affected patients visit dermatology and plastic surgery clinics to repair their perceived defects. Understanding BDD's features and diagnostic criteria across all healthcare specialties helps increase awareness and recognition of the condition.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 18 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •The study will include 250 children of both sexes aged from six up to less than 18 years presenting with various chronic skin diseases, diagnosed clinically, by dermoscopy and by biopsy if needed, and age and sex matched healthy controls.
- •Ability of the child and caregiver to understand and respond to the questionnaires.
排除标准
- •Children with diagnosed psychiatric disorders other than BDD (e.g., severe depression, autism spectrum disorder).
- •Children with chronic systemic illness affecting body image or any other debilitating acute , chronic illness or surgical problems e.g.: short stature, hypothyroidism, osteochondral defects and obesity.
结局指标
主要结局
Evaluation of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Children with Dermatological Diseases
时间窗: From Apri 2026 to April 2027
Evaluate the presence of body dysmorphic disorder in children with dermatological diseases compared to healthy controls. The study will include 250 children of both sexes aged from six to less than 18 years presented with various chronic skin diseases, diagnosed clinically , by dermoscopy and by biopsy if needed, and 250 age and sex matched healthy controls . Assessment of the severity of the dermatological diseases according to available valid severity scores will be done . Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire Dermatology Version will be done to identify symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder with valid standardized arabic version . The body dysmorphic disorder questionnaire is a brief, validated questionnaire used to identify patients having symptoms of BDD. It uses close-ended questions and identifies if participants' concerns regarding appearance are a source of preoccupation and identifies the grade of distress or interference with social and occupational functioning .
Assess the effect of skin diseases on the quality of life of children
时间窗: From April 2026 to April 2027
Assess the effect of skin diseases on the quality of life in children by using Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire (CDLQI) that used to evaluate the psychosocial impact of skin disease with valid standardized Arabic version . The study will include 250 children of both sexes aged from six up to less than 18 years presenting with various chronic skin diseases, diagnosed clinically, by dermoscopy and by biopsy if needed, and 250 age and sex matched healthy controls then Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire (CDLQI) will be assessed with a valid standardized Arabic version . The Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) is a validated questionnaire to assess the impact of skin diseases on the quality of life of children. It evaluates the effect of dermatological conditions on physical symptoms, emotional well-being, daily activities, social interactions, school performance, and treatment.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Aya Abdelhaseeb Abdellatif
Resident of dermatology
Sohag University