Testing a New Therapy for Trichotillomania

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Trichotillomania

In brief

This study will test the effectiveness of a new behavioral therapy for adults with trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling).

Key facts

Study ID: NCT00872742
Run by: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
People needed: 85
Starts: 2009-03-01
Expected to finish: 2015-11-30
Last updated by the study team: 2021-10-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Current DSM-IV diagnosis of trichotillomania
Massachusetts General Hospital Hair Scale score greater than 12
Wechsler Test of Adult Reading score greater than 85
Fluent in English
Outpatient status
Agreement to not alter the dosage of any psychotropic medication throughout the course of the study, or, if such a dosage change is required, understanding that the participant will continue to receive treatment, and data will continue to be collected on him or her
Individuals who eat their hair after pulling will be eligible for participation only after they have received a physical exam from their primary care physician to determine whether there is any gastrointestinal blockage due to hair pulling, which would require more immediate clinical care.

You may not qualify if…

Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorder, or current substance dependence (with the exception of nicotine dependence)
Current mood or anxiety disorder with an active suicide risk
Currently receiving psychotherapy for trichotillomania or another psychiatric condition
Initiation or change in the dosage of any psychotropic medication for up to 8 weeks preceding participation in the study

Where it is running

Marquette University — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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