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  • Psychology
  • Mental Health

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  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) involves preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws.
  • BDD by Proxy (BDDBP) is an understudied BDD variant focused on another person's perceived imperfections.
  • BDDBP causes significant distress, time-consuming rituals, avoidance, and social impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the feasibility, acceptability, and treatment outcomes of modified CBT for primary BDDBP.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of CBT adapted for the unique presentation of BDDBP.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 6 adults with primary BDDBP received weekly individual CBT sessions over 12-20 weeks.
  • Feasibility, acceptability, and symptom severity (BDDBP-YBOCS) were assessed.
  • Treatment outcomes were evaluated at posttreatment and 3-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Modified CBT was feasible and acceptable for adults with BDDBP.
  • Mean symptom severity significantly decreased from moderately severe to subclinical levels (p<.001).
  • 100% of completers were responders, showing substantial symptom reduction and improved insight, with gains maintained at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Modified CBT is a promising treatment for BDDBP, demonstrating significant symptom reduction and maintenance of gains.
  • This study represents the first treatment investigation for BDDBP, highlighting the potential of CBT adaptation.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in larger samples.