Impulse control disorder

This study compares two treatments for body-focused repetitive behaviors like hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and skin-picking disorder. 26 adults will first take memantine (a drug) for 8 weeks, then receive 8 weeks of behavioral therapy. Researchers want to see which approach re…

This study looks at whether unlicensed professionals can successfully provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to patients in a general hospital. It includes 250 adults with conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. The goal is to see if this approach improves psychol…

This study aims to describe French gamblers who are at risk or have a pathological gambling problem. Researchers will collect information on their gambling history, personality, and other health issues. The goal is to compare this data with studies from other countries and to tes…

This study reviews the medical records of 1,200 people who sought treatment for gambling disorder in Sweden over 10 years. Researchers will track changes in gambling habits, physical and mental health conditions, and use of healthcare services. The goal is to better understand th…

This study tests whether a single session of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve the brain's ability to update fear and safety associations in people with anxiety disorders. 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active stimulation tar…