Vibrating bracelet may curb Hair-Pulling disorder
NCT ID NCT05118633
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a vibrating bracelet called Keen2 that buzzes when it detects hair-pulling motions, paired with a smartphone app that teaches behavior-changing techniques. Researchers will compare it to a non-vibrating reminder bracelet in 90 adults with trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder). The goal is to see if the tech-assisted approach reduces pulling severity after 8 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Keen2 bracelet and app
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a convenient, drug-free way to manage hair-pulling urges at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive. The device only helps with awareness, not underlying causes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Psychological Sciences
RECRUITINGKent, Ohio, 44242, United States
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