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Mindfulness Intervention for Psychological and Family Dynamics in Children with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Summary
This is a single-center, randomized, controlled intervention study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention on reducing body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) in children aged 8-18, such as nail-biting, skin-picking, and hair-pulling. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a psychosocial education control group. The study aims to assess the impact of the intervention on the severity and frequency of BFRBs, psychological health outcomes such as anxiety and depression, and family dynamics. Data will be collected through standardized psychological assessments. The study's findings will contribute to understanding the role of mindfulness in managing BFRBs and improving emotional and familial well-being in children.
Official title: Mindfulness Intervention and Its Impact on Psychological and Family Dynamics in Children with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Mindfulness Training Program
The Mindfulness Training Program is a 30-day behavioral intervention designed to help children with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as nail-biting, skin-picking, and hair-pulling. Delivered through JD Health, the program includes daily audio-guided exercises focused on mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, body scans, and emotional awareness. Children will be encouraged to practice mindfulness for 10-15 minutes each day, with the goal of improving emotional regulation, reducing impulsive behavior, and enhancing self-awareness. Family support is involved, with parents helping children track their progress and offering reinforcement.
Psychosocial Education Program
The Psychosocial Education Program is a 30-day behavioral intervention designed for children with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including nail-biting, skin-picking, and hair-pulling. Delivered through JD Health, the program provides daily educational content in the form of articles and coping strategies. The intervention focuses on improving emotional regulation, promoting family support, and developing positive behavioral strategies. Parents play an active role by reviewing the content with their children and helping them apply the strategies in daily life. Behavioral and psychological assessments are conducted at baseline, one month, and three months to evaluate the program's impact.
Locations (1)
Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China