Technology Assisted Treatment of Trichotillomania: Open Trial
HabitAware Inc. · with National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Kent State University · NCT07224126
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Key facts
- Compensation
- Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
- Who can join
- Ages 18+ · All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted (a condition is required)
- Study type
- Interventional · Not applicable
- Target enrollment
- 10
- US sites recruiting
- 1
- Study start
- September 15, 2025
- Record last updated
- November 10, 2025
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What the study is about
This open-label feasibility trial evaluates the use of the Keen2 awareness bracelet for adults with trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder). Participants will use the bracelet for eight weeks. During the first four weeks, they will wear the device and log contextual information (such as emotions, location, and activity) after each detected hair-pulling episode. Based on these data, participants will then receive tailored predictive alerts designed to support use of stimulus control, competing responses, and coping strategies. The study will assess usability, adherence, and changes in self-reported hair-pulling severity and awareness.
Being studied: Keen2 Predictive Awareness Bracelet
Conditions: Trichotillomania
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age (criterion 1a) with a diagnosis of TTM (criterion 1b)
- Must reportEnglish as their primary language (criterion 2)
- Report no current pharmacological or psychosocial intervention targeting TTM symptoms OR a6-week course of either intervention modality without change in frequency,intensity, or dosage (criterion 3)
- Reliable and consistent access to the internet and/or mobile device permitting the participant to meet withsomeone virtually for 90 min.
- Must report owning/access to a mobilephone running on Apple's operating system (iOS)
- Identifies a support person that is able to be contacted is an emergency arises.
- Agrees to allow the Kent State research team to share home address, mobile number, andalternate number/email with HabitAware, Inc., for purposes of mailing Keen2device and setting up Keen2 system.
Exclusion Criteria
- Current suicidal/homicidal ideation, intent, or plan
- a diagnosis of another psychiatric condition that may impeded a participant's ability to fully utilize the app (e.g., psychotic disorder, major depressive disorder)
Recruiting US locations
Department of Psychological Sciences
Kent, OH 44242
Site contact: Christopher Flessner, PhD · (330) 672-2200 · anxiety@kent.edu
Study contacts (from the official record)
- Christopher Flessner, PhD · (330) 672-2200 · anxiety@kent.edu