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Body dysmorphic disorder: a cognitive behavioural model and pilot randomised controlled trial

D Veale1, K Gournay, W Dryden

  • 1Grovelands Priory Hospital, Bourne, Southgate, London, U.K.

Behaviour Research and Therapy
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) shows promise for treating body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). A pilot study found CBT significantly improved BDD symptoms and mood compared to a waiting list control.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Background:

  • A cognitive behavioral model of body image is presented, specifically addressing body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
  • Hypotheses are formulated to compare BDD patients with individuals having real disfigurements and healthy controls.
  • Lack of randomized controlled trials for BDD treatment highlights the need for evidence-based interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a cognitive behavioral model for understanding body image issues in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
  • To evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for BDD through a pilot controlled trial.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen patients diagnosed with BDD were recruited for a 12-week pilot controlled trial.
  • Participants were randomly assigned to either cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or a waiting list control group.

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  • Outcomes were assessed using specific measures for BDD symptoms and depressed mood.

    • Main Results:

    • The waiting list control group showed no significant pre-post treatment differences.
    • The group receiving cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) demonstrated significant improvements in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) measures.
    • Significant reductions in depressed mood were also observed in the CBT-treated group.

    Conclusions:

    • Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) appears to be an effective treatment for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), significantly reducing symptoms and improving mood.
    • Further research is warranted, including larger randomized controlled trials comparing CBT with other psychological treatments and pharmacotherapy for BDD.