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Mindfulness Intervention for Psychological and Family Dynamics in Children with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

NCT06777212 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2025-01-15

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Summary

This is a single-center, randomized, controlled intervention study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention on reducing body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) in children aged 8-18, such as nail-biting, skin-picking, and hair-pulling. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a psychosocial education control group. The study aims to assess the impact of the intervention on the severity and frequency of BFRBs, psychological health outcomes such as anxiety and depression, and family dynamics. Data will be collected through standardized psychological assessments. The study's findings will contribute to understanding the role of mindfulness in managing BFRBs and improving emotional and familial well-being in children.

Conditions

  • Mindfulness Skills
  • Psychosocial Education

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness Training Program

The Mindfulness Training Program is a 30-day behavioral intervention designed to help children with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as nail-biting, skin-picking, and hair-pulling. Delivered through JD Health, the program includes daily audio-guided exercises focused on mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, body scans, and emotional awareness. Children will be encouraged to practice mindfulness for 10-15 minutes each day, with the goal of improving emotional regulation, reducing impulsive behavior, and enhancing self-awareness. Family support is involved, with parents helping children track their progress and offering reinforcement.

BEHAVIORAL

Psychosocial Education Program

The Psychosocial Education Program is a 30-day behavioral intervention designed for children with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including nail-biting, skin-picking, and hair-pulling. Delivered through JD Health, the program provides daily educational content in the form of articles and coping strategies. The intervention focuses on improving emotional regulation, promoting family support, and developing positive behavioral strategies. Parents play an active role by reviewing the content with their children and helping them apply the strategies in daily life. Behavioral and psychological assessments are conducted at baseline, one month, and three months to evaluate the program's impact.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Qiang Ding · Children's Hospital of Fudan University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2027-12-31
Completion
2027-12-31

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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