CBT as an Adjunct to SRIs in the Treatment of BDD
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Body Dysmorphic Disorder focused on measuring Body Dysmorphic Disorder, SRIs, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 16-65 A diagnosis of DSM-IV BDD or its delusional variant (delusional disorder, somatic type) Ability to communicate meaningfully with the investigators Competent to provide written consent, if over 18 years old, or competent to provide written assent, if 16-17 years, 11 months Parental consent, if under 18 years old For phase two: must be on a stable therapeutic dose of one of the following SRI medications for at least 8 weeks: fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine, clomipramine, paroxetine, citalopram, or sertraline. Exclusion Criteria: current or lifetime diagnosis of any DSM_IV psychotic disorder not attributable to delusional BDD, current or lifetime diagnosis of DSM-IV bipolar disorder, current or recent (within 2 months of study entry) DSM-IV alcohol or substance dependence or abuse, recent suicide attempt, or suicidal ideation that warrants consideration of hospitalization, need for inpatient or partial hospital treatment, use of any medication prescribed for the treatment of BDD other than SRIs, including tricyclic antidepressants, buspirone, or neuroleptics, presence of any significant and/or unstable medical condition, females who are pregnant or breast-feeding, or who are sexually active and not using adequate contraception.
Sites / Locations
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Body dysmorphic disorder
Participants with body dysmorphic disorder