Trichotillomania
MONDO:0013189A disorder characterized by repetitive pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss; the individual experiences a rising subjective sense of tension before pulling out the hair and a sense of gratification or relief when pulling out the hair.
Also known as: trichotillomania, trichotillomania, multifactorial, TTM
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain training targets impulse control to fight OCD and related disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computerized training program designed to improve response inhibition — the ability to stop an automatic action — can reduce symptoms in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling), or skin-picking disorder. Participants a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vibrating bracelet may curb Hair-Pulling disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a vibrating bracelet called Keen2 that buzzes when it detects hair-pulling motions, paired with a smartphone app that teaches behavior-changing techniques. Researchers will compare it to a non-vibrating reminder bracelet in 90 adults with trichotillomania (hair-p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HabitAware Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily pill curb the urge to pull hair?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily medication called valbenazine can reduce hair-pulling in adults with trichotillomania. About 20 people will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then everyone gets the drug for another 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug safely …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Wearable device aims to curb Hair-Pulling disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small study tests a bracelet called Keen2 that detects hair-pulling episodes in adults with trichotillomania. For 8 weeks, participants wear the device and log what they were doing or feeling when pulling occurred. The bracelet then sends personalized alerts to help them use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HabitAware Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Brain zaps may supercharge emotion control therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC