Hair-Pulling hope: new drug trial aims to curb compulsive urges
NCT ID NCT05207085
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether a daily medication called valbenazine can reduce the urge to pull hair in adults with trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder). About 20 adults 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.
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Yale Child Study Center
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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