Can a common drug curb hair-pulling and skin-picking urges?
NCT ID NCT05545891
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tests whether aripiprazole, a medication already used for other conditions, can reduce the urge to pull hair or pick skin in adults with trichotillomania or skin-picking disorder. About 100 participants will take either aripiprazole or a placebo daily for 6 weeks, with symptom severity checked every two weeks. The goal is to see if the drug eases these repetitive behaviors better than a placebo.
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