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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Behavioral therapy may beat medication for Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two treatments for body-focused repetitive behaviors like hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and skin-picking disorder. 26 adults will first take memantine (a drug) for 8 weeks, then receive 8 weeks of behavioral therapy. Researchers want to see which approach re…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Everyday therapists? study tests Non-Licensed CBT in hospitals
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether unlicensed professionals can successfully provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to patients in a general hospital. It includes 250 adults with conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. The goal is to see if this approach improves psychol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC