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Wearable device aims to curb Hair-Pulling disorder
NCT ID NCT07224126
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tests a bracelet called Keen2 that detects hair-pulling episodes in adults with trichotillomania. For 8 weeks, participants wear the device and log what they were doing or feeling when pulling occurred. The bracelet then sends personalized alerts to help them use healthier coping strategies. The goal is to see if the device is easy to use and reduces hair-pulling severity.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 10 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age (criterion 1a) with a diagnosis of TTM (criterion 1b) * Must reportEnglish as their primary language (criterion 2) * Report no current pharmacological or psychosocial intervention targeting TTM symptoms OR a6-week course of either intervention modality without change in frequency,intensity, or dosage (criterion 3) * Reliable and consistent access to the internet and/or mobile device permitting the participant to meet withsomeone virtually for 90 min. * Must report owning/access to a mobilephone running on Apple's operating system (iOS) * Identifies a support person that is able to be contacted is an emergency arises. * Agrees to allow the Kent State research team to share home address, mobile number, andalternate number/email with HabitAware, Inc., for purposes of mailing Keen2device and setting up Keen2 system. Exclusion Criteria: * Current suicidal/homicidal ideation, intent, or plan * a diagnosis of another psychiatric condition that may impeded a participant's ability to fully utilize the app (e.g., psychotic disorder, major depressive disorder)
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Locations
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Department of Psychological Sciences
RECRUITINGKent, Ohio, 44242, United States
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