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Technology Assisted Treatment for Trichotillomania

United States90 participantsStarted 2026-05-15

Plain-language summary

The investigators are testing two digital health interventions for trichotillomania (TTM), via a randomized trial design.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. 18 years of age or older (criterion 1a) with a diagnosis of TTM focused on primary hair pulling location(s) above the neck (e.g., scalp, eyebrows, eye lashes, beard) (criterion 1b).
. English language fluency (criterion 2).
. Report no current pharmacological intervention targeting TTM symptoms OR a 6-week course of the intervention without change in dosage and intent for that dosage to remain stable for the 12 weeks of this trial (criterion 3a).
. Report no current psychosocial intervention targeting TTM (criterion 3b)

Exclusion criteria

. Current suicidal/homicidal ideation, intent, or plan (criterion 1a) or a diagnosis of another psychiatric condition that may impede a participant's ability to fully utilize the app (e.g., psychotic disorder, eating disorder, moderate to severe major depressive disorder \[defined by meeting diagnostic criteria on the MINI and a score \>13 on DASS-21\]) (criterion 1b)
. Has not used HabitAware's Keen or Keen2 bracelet in the past 24 months.
. Residing outside the United States

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Clinician-rated trichotillomania (TTM) symptom severity at endpoint (week 8)

Timeframe: Eight weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05118633

SponsorHabitAware Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Sameer Kumar, BS

248-990-4720 sameer@habitaware.com

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