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Response Inhibition Training for Individuals With Trichotillomania

NCT01638975 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2014-01-20

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Summary

This study tests a computerized cognitive training program designed for young individuals with compulsive hair pulling (also known as trichotillomania;TTM). Research suggests that individuals with TTM are characterized by poor cognitive abilities to suppress irrelevant response. This ability is called response inhibition. The current study tests a cognitive training program designed to improve individuals' cognitive abilities of response inhibition through a 8-session computerized training program. The investigators hypothesize that those who complete the response inhibition training program will show a greater reduction in hair pulling symptoms, compared to those assigned to a waitlist group.

Conditions

  • Trichotillomania

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Response Inhibition Training Program

This is a computerized cognitive retraining program consisting of 8 sessions delivered over a 4-week period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Trichotillomania Learning Center

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
9 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-10-31
Primary Completion
2013-09-30
Completion
2013-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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