Trial Information

Summary: Fluoxetine in Pedriatric Body Dsymorphic Disorder

Appearance Concerns Medication Research Study

* Are you worried about the way any part(s) of your body (for example, your skin, hair, nose, eyes) look?

* Do you think about your appearance for more than one hour per day?

* Do these thoughts upset you?

* Do you have problems with your school, family, or friends because of your worries?

* Do you wish you could do something about this problem?

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OR TEENAGER (age 16 and younger) and answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you might be eligible to participate in a study at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). If you qualify, you will receive the following:

Diagnostic Evaluation
Study Medication

You will also be asked to fill out some questionnaires assessing body image symptoms, anxiety and mood. Participation in the study will be at no cost to you.

If you are interested in participating, or would like to get further information, please call the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Clinic at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) at (617) 643-4779 or email BDD@partners.org.

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.