Can talk therapy rewire the Brain's body image? a new trial investigates CBT for BDD
NCT ID NCT00106223
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a specific type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Participants receive 22 weekly one-on-one CBT sessions that teach them to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors about their appearance. The trial compares those who get therapy right away to those on a waiting list, measuring changes in BDD symptoms, mood, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to
If effective, this CBT approach could provide a proven non-drug treatment option for people with body dysmorphic disorder.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires weekly sessions and may not work for all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Text-Based Therapy for Appearance Concerns – NCT07589621
- CBT for Body Dysmorphic Disorder Trial (NCT07016204)
- CBT by Unlicensed Pros: Mental Health Outcomes (NCT01075672)
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- Ultra-brief therapy for anxiety & depression (NCT06909669)
- Brain & Perception in Body Dysmorphic Disorder (NCT04373629)
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Locations
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BDD Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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Body Image Program, Butler Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States