Somatization disorder

MONDO:0001830

Disorders having the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition but that are not fully explained by a another medical condition, by the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder. The symptoms must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. In contrast to factitious disorders and malingering, the physical symptoms are not under voluntary control. (apa, dsm-V)

Also known as: Briquet's disorder

23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 21 tagged with Somatization disorder itself.

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Including sub-types (23) Tagged with Somatization disorder (21)

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Could emotional awareness therapy soothe mysterious body aches?

Symptom relief Stopped early

This pilot study tests whether a short-term group therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help people with persistent physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that have no clear medical cause. The therapy focuses on helping participants identify and exp…

Sponsor: Daniel Maroti • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC

Somatization disorder

Where it sits in the disease tree

Could emotional awareness therapy soothe mysterious body aches?