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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Weight-Loss drug wegovy tested as Hair-Pulling treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (Wegovy), a drug used for weight loss and diabetes, can help people with trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder). Ten adults aged 18-75 with daily hair pulling will receive the drug for several weeks. Researchers will me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common antipsychotic curb Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether aripiprazole (Abilify) can reduce urges and behaviors in adults with trichotillomania (hair-pulling) or skin-picking disorder. One hundred participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 weeks. Researchers will track symptom changes using sta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC