Could a Once-Daily pill curb the urge to pull hair?

NCT ID NCT05207085

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily medication called valbenazine can reduce hair-pulling in adults with trichotillomania. About 20 people will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then everyone gets the drug for another 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug safely eases symptoms and improves control over pulling urges.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

trichotillomania

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Yale Child Study Center

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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