Using a vibrating bracelet to help stop nail biting
Habit Awareness Device for Treatment of Onychophagia
NA · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · NCT06111729
This study is testing whether a vibrating bracelet can help adults who bite their nails stop the habit and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 95 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06111729 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a vibrating bracelet designed to reduce nail-biting behavior in adults diagnosed with onychophagia. Participants will wear the bracelet for 12 weeks, which vibrates gently whenever it detects nail-biting, prompting users to become more aware of their habit. An accompanying app will track the frequency of vibrations and monitor changes in nail-biting behavior over the study period. The goal is to determine if this device can significantly decrease the incidence of nail biting and improve participants' quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-95 who have been diagnosed with onychophagia.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing may not receive benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a non-invasive method for individuals to reduce nail-biting and its associated negative impacts.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of a vibrating bracelet for nail-biting is novel, similar behavioral interventions have shown promise in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with onychophagia 2. Must understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form 3. Must be aged 18-95 years at the time of consent 4. Must be able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject is unable to provide written informed consent for any reason. 2. Subject is sensitive or allergic to any of the elements included in this study. 3. Subject is unable to complete the required pain dairy. 4. Subject is pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing. 5. Subject does not have a compatible personal device with either IOS 13.0 or greater or Android version 6.0 or greater.
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Weill Cornell Department of Dermatology — New York, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shari Lipner, MD, PhD — Professor of Clinical Dermatology
- Study coordinator: Eden Axler, BS
- Email: eda4007@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: 6469623376
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Nail Biting