Perceptual Abnormalities and Their Malleability in BDD (NCT04373629)
Neural Mechanisms of Perceptual Abnormalities and Their Malleability in Body Dysmorphic Disorder
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A core symptom of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is perceptual distortions for appearance, which contributes to poor insight and delusionality, limits engagement in treatment, and puts individuals at risk for relapse. Results from this study will provide a comprehensive mechanistic model of brain, behavioral, and emotional contributors to abnormal perceptual processing, as well as how malleable it is with visual modulation techniques. This will lay the groundwork for next-step translational perceptual retraining approaches.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years to 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- attentional modulation (BEHAVIORAL)
- perceptual modulation (OTHER)
- naturalistic viewing (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 535-8501
Email: bdd.research@camh.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.