Internet-based, therapist-guided, cognitive-behavioural therapy for body dysmorphic disorder with global eligibility for inclusion: an uncontrolled pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), but access to treatment around the world is limited. One way to increase access is to administer CBT remotely via the internet. This study represents the first effort to remotely deliver a therapist-supported, internet-based CBT treatment with no restrictions on enrolment based on geographical location, and it aims to assess whether this treatment can be delivered safely across international borders, with outcomes comparable to previous BDD-NET trials.

Design

Uncontrolled clinical trial.

Participants

Patients (n=32) in nine different countries were recruited primarily through internet advertisements.

Intervention

BDD-NET is a 12-week tr

SUBMITTER: Gentile AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6475214 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature