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Mindfulness Intervention for Psychological and Family Dynamics in Children With Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Key facts

Who runs it
Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Where
China1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
Trial code
Status
Recruiting
People taking part
200 people, planned
Started
1 Jan 2025
Expected to end
31 Dec 2027
Type of study
Interventional, 2 groups
Treatments tested
  • Mindfulness Training Program
  • Psychosocial Education Program
Record updated
22 October 2026

Who can take part

Age
8 years to 18 years
Sex
Women and men
Healthy volunteers
Cannot take part

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

  • （3）Written informed consent provided by the parent or legal guardian, and child assent provided by the participant
  • -

Who cannot take part

  • （2）Participants currently receiving psychological interventions or pharmacological treatments for BFRBs or other psychiatric conditions, and who are unable to temporarily discontinue these treatments
  • （3）Presence of significant cognitive impairment that would prevent the participant from completing study assessments or interventions
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Check if you might fit

Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.

  • Are you between 8 and 18 years old?

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About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

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.

The 2 groups in the trial

  • Mindfulness intervention GroupTreatment being tested

    This group will receive a 30-day mindfulness intervention aimed at reducing Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) in children. The intervention includes daily mindfulness meditation exercises, such as deep breathing, body scans, and emotion awareness training, delivered via JD Health's platform. The children are encouraged to practice the exercises at home, with their parents providing support. The intervention is designed to improve emotional regulation, impulse control, and self-awareness in the participants. Assessments of behavioral and psychological outcomes will be collected at baseline, after one month, and at three months.

    Treatment: Mindfulness Training Program

  • Psychosocial Education Control GroupTreatment being tested

    This group will receive a 30-day psychosocial education intervention aimed at improving emotional regulation and coping skills in children with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Daily educational content, including articles and coping strategies, will be delivered through JD Health's platform. Parents will assist in supporting and encouraging their children to engage with the educational materials. The program focuses on promoting family support, emotional awareness, and behavioral strategies. Behavioral and psychological assessments will be conducted at baseline, after one month, and at three months.

    Treatment: Psychosocial Education Program

Questions to ask the study team

  1. How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
  2. Are travel costs paid?
  3. Can I keep my own doctor?
  4. What happens if I want to stop?

Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations

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Data and sources

Registry record
Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Official title
Mindfulness Intervention and Its Impact on Psychological and Family Dynamics in Children With Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
Fit questions
Built from NCT06777212, who can take part
Record updated
22 October 2026