Kathryn E Barber, Douglas W Woods, Laura J Ely, Stephen M Saunders, Scott N Compton, Angela Neal-Barnett, Martin E Franklin, Matthew R Capriotti, Christine A Conelea, Michael P Twohig
Acceptance-enhanced behavior therapy for trichotillomania (AEBT-TTM) is effective in reducing trichotillomania (TTM) symptoms, but the durability of treatment effects remains in question. This study analyzed 6-month follow-up data from a large randomized clinical trial comparing AEBT-TTM to an active psychoeducation and supportive therapy control (PST). Adults with TTM (N=85; 92% women) received 10 sessions of AEBT-TTM or PST across 12 weeks. Independent evaluators assessed participants at baseline, post-treatment, and 6 months follow-up...
January 30, 2024: Psychiatry Research