Technology Assisted Treatment for Trichotillomania
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Trichotillomania
- Registration Number
- NCT05118633
- Lead Sponsor
- HabitAware Inc.
- Brief Summary
Trichotillomania is characterized by recurrent hair pulling resulting in hair loss causing significant distress and impairment which persists despite repeated attempts to stop. Behavioral based therapies focused on increasing awareness of hair pulling followed by the use of an incompatible behavior have proven effective. In an effort to enhance awareness, a wrist worn motion detection device and a companion mobile application was created. In this study, we will test the initial efficacy of the HabitAware device and accompanying app as a system for delivering self-administered habit reversal training (HRT).
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 70
Inclusion Criteria
- Willingness to participate;
- Current diagnosis of TTM (as assessed via TDI);
- Regular access to a smartphone with GPS capabilities (i.e., available for completing assessment probes throughout the day);
Exclusion Criteria
- Currently receiving psychotherapy
- Other psychiatric condition requiring more immediate care
- Have previously used any behavior awareness devices (e.g. Keen)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement in clinical symptoms amongst participants Eight weeks Demonstrated improvement in clinical symptoms on the MGH-HPS and/or NIMH-TSS for those in the HabitAware condition.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method