Visual training program for body dysmorphic disorder: protocol for a novel intervention pilot and feasibility trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a characterised by perceived defects or flaws in appearance which are associated with distressing thoughts, repetitive or obsessive behaviours, and significant impairment in social and occupational functioning. A core feature of BDD involves abnormalities of visual processing, although this is not typically a focus of psychological and psychiatric treatments. While current treatments generally show moderate effectiveness in the short-term, those with BDD can have high relapse rates, as they still 'see' their flaws or defects. The current research trials a visual training program designed to remediate visual abnormalities and reduce symptom severity of BDD.

Methods

This is a single-group open-label pilot study assessing the feasibi

SUBMITTER: Beilharz F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6302469 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature