Using technology to help treat hair-pulling disorder
Technology Assisted Treatment for Trichotillomania
This study is testing a new wearable device and app that helps people with trichotillomania by making them more aware of their hair-pulling habits and providing helpful tools to reduce those urges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Habitaware, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10766710 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a wearable device and app system designed to assist individuals with trichotillomania, a condition characterized by compulsive hair pulling. The project aims to enhance awareness of hair-pulling behaviors and deliver evidence-based treatments directly through the device. By utilizing a combination of behavioral interventions and real-time feedback, the system seeks to reduce the severity of symptoms in patients. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of this innovative approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with trichotillomania who are seeking effective treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have trichotillomania or those who are not interested in using technology-based interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, accessible treatment option for individuals struggling with trichotillomania.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with technology-assisted interventions for behavioral disorders, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, UNITED STATES
- Habitaware, INC. — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kumar, Sameer — Habitaware, INC.
- Study coordinator: Kumar, Sameer
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.