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21-02-2025 | Original Article

StopPulling.com: Real-World Effectiveness of a Self-Guided Online Intervention for Trichotillomania

Auteurs: Kathryn E Barber, Mercedes G Woolley, Kate Rogers, Sandra Hadlock, Douglas W Woods, Suzanne Mouton-Odum

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research

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Abstract

Background

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a prevalent yet under-treated disorder characterized by repetitive hair-pulling that causes distress and impairment. Self-guided digital interventions like StopPulling.com can address treatment barriers such as limited provider access and stigma. StopPulling.com is an online program that delivers structured self-monitoring (Module 1, Assessment) and personalized behavioral strategies (Module 2, Intervention), without therapist interaction.

Methods

This study evaluated StopPulling.com’s effectiveness using naturalistic data from program users between 2003 and 2022. TTM symptom severity was assessed using the abbreviated Massachusetts General Hospital-Hairpulling Scale (MGH-HS). Changes in symptoms were analyzed using mixed linear modeling in an intent-to-treat (ITT) sample (n = 2,211) and a Completer sample (n = 912). A clinical subgroup (baseline MGH-HS ≥ 5) was also examined. Self-monitoring log frequency and program use duration were tested as moderators.

Results

StopPulling.com users showed significant reductions in TTM severity across program use (ITT Hedge’s g = 0.64, Completers g = 0.63), with larger effects in the clinical subgroup (ITT g = 0.74, Completers g = 0.72). Clinically significant treatment response (> 35% reduction in MGH-HS) was found in 38% of Completers. Higher self-monitoring frequency was associated with greater symptom improvements. Earlier age of TTM onset and higher baseline symptom severity predicted higher self-monitoring frequency.

Conclusions

Findings suggest StopPulling.com facilitates modest reductions in TTM severity and highlight its value as a scalable, accessible intervention that can address barriers to care. Future research should explore strategies to enhance user engagement and further improve outcomes for self-guided online TTM interventions.
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Metagegevens
Titel
StopPulling.com: Real-World Effectiveness of a Self-Guided Online Intervention for Trichotillomania
Auteurs
Kathryn E Barber
Mercedes G Woolley
Kate Rogers
Sandra Hadlock
Douglas W Woods
Suzanne Mouton-Odum
Publicatiedatum
21-02-2025
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Cognitive Therapy and Research
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-025-10584-3