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Vibrating bracelet aims to break nail-biting habit

NCT ID NCT06111729

Symptom relief Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a special bracelet that vibrates gently whenever it senses you biting your nails. Ten adults with nail-biting problems will wear the bracelet for 12 weeks and track their habits using a phone app. The goal is to see if the vibration helps reduce nail biting and improve nail health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
HabitAware device (vibrating bracelet)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce nail biting and improve nail health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work for all nail biters.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2023

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 95 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with onychophagia 2. Must understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form 3. Must be aged 18-95 years at the time of consent 4. Must be able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject is unable to provide written informed consent for any reason. 2. Subject is sensitive or allergic to any of the elements included in this study. 3. Subject is unable to complete the required pain dairy. 4. Subject is pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing. 5. Subject does not have a compatible personal device with either IOS 13.0 or greater or Android version 6.0 or greater.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nail Biting

As listed by the trial registrant

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Nail biting

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Weill Cornell Department of Dermatology

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10022, United States