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Feasibility Study for Treating Trichotillomania With Wearable Device and App System Using Habit Reversal Training
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Device and app system designed for participant to self-administer Habit Reversal Training and Reminder bracelet control condition for Trichotillomania. Completed, enrolled 15 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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 was created. In this study, we will test the feasibility of the HabitAware device and accompanying app as a system for delivering self-administered habit reversal training (HRT).
Study Details
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Interventions
Participants will receive an awareness bracelet and an app that work together to implement key features of Habit Reversal Training. The participant will take part in psychoeducation, awareness training, and competing response training related to trichotillomania.
Participants will receive a bracelet programmed to vibrate randomly several times per hour during waking hours. They will be instructed this is a reminder not to pull.