Weight-Loss drug wegovy tested as Hair-Pulling treatment

NCT ID NCT07282769

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 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 measure changes in hair-pulling severity using a standard rating scale.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

semaglutide (Wegovy)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for trichotillomania, reducing the urge to pull hair.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 10 people and no placebo group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. Semaglutide can cause nausea, vomiting, and other side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

trichotillomania

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