Vibrating bracelet aims to break nail-biting habit
NCT ID NCT06111729
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a special bracelet that vibrates gently whenever it senses you biting your nails. Ten adults with nail-biting problems will wear the bracelet for 12 weeks and track their habits using a phone app. The goal is to see if the vibration helps reduce nail biting and improve nail health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HabitAware device (vibrating bracelet)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce nail biting and improve nail health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work for all nail biters.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Weill Cornell Department of Dermatology
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10022, United States