Can acceptance and compassion rewire the Brain's body image?
NCT ID NCT07036744
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new group therapy called MIND-over-MIRROR for adults with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition where people become excessively preoccupied with perceived flaws in their appearance. The therapy combines acceptance and commitment techniques with compassion-focused strategies over eight weekly sessions plus a booster. Researchers will measure changes in appearance anxiety and related symptoms, and some participants will also undergo brain scans to explore how the therapy affects brain activity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MIND-over-MIRROR group therapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with compassion)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this therapy could offer a new, accessible treatment option for body dysmorphic disorder, reducing distress and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage feasibility study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not outperform existing treatments or standard care.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CINEICC, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, 3000-115, Portugal
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