Can a common antipsychotic curb Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking?
NCT ID NCT05545891
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 standard severity scales.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- aripiprazole (Abilify)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a medication option for people with hair-pulling or skin-picking disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial. The drug may not work better than placebo, and aripiprazole can cause side effects like drowsiness or weight gain.
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Conditions
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As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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