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The following research programs are currently seeking volunteers.
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Stanford, California
Researchers at Stanford are investigating whether the medication aripiprazole, currently used for other psychiatric conditions, might be helpful in the treatment of Trichotillomania.The study involves three visits to Stanford over eight weeks. All subjects will receive study medication. There will be no placebo group.
In order to participate in this research study, you must:
- Be between 18 – 65 years old
- Not have a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia
- Not have a current problem with alcohol or drugs
There is no cost to participate in this research study, and you will receive free medication for the duration of the trial.
For more information, please contact Dr. White at the Stanford Department of Psychiatry (650) 725-5598 or mpwhite@stanford.edu. For questions regarding participants’ research rights, call 1-866-680-2906.
New Haven, Connecticut
Interested in treatment for your child’s hair pulling?
The Yale Child Study Center is conducting a study on N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) in children with Trichotillomania (TTM). NAC is a natural supplement that has recently been found to be effective in adults with TTM. Subjects receive active NAC or a placebo for 12 weeks and stay on current medications. Participants must remain on stable medications for the duration of the trial. Treatment is free and confidential.
We are enrolling children 8-17 years of age, who have chronic hair pulling for at least six months.
Each participant will be paid up to $200 for his/her participation.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, and would like to find out if you are eligible, please contact:
Kaitlyn Panza
Clinical Research Coordinator
Yale Child Study Center
203-737-4809
kaitlyn.panza@yale.edu
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Atlanta, Georgia
FREE treatment is available for eligible participants! Seeking volunteers for a randomized controlled trial of 15 sessions of DBT-Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of trichotillomania or a control condition with minimal therapist contact for 11 weeks followed by DBT-Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
For more information call 404-712-8300 or email carndt@emory.edu
Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital Family Study
.Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are conducting a research study to learn more about the influence of family factors in the development and maintenance of Trichotillomania and chronic hair pulling. Â
They are enrolling individuals 13-65 years of age who have been diagnosed with Trichotillomania, or have chronic hair pulling, and their first-degree relatives (parents, children, and siblings). Family members do not need to have a history of hair pulling in order to take part.Â
Participation in this project involves one in-person visit consisting of three parts: an interview, a packet of self-report questionnaires, and a blood draw. Study participation is strictly voluntary and may require 2-4 hours per person. Upon completion of all study tasks, each participant will be paid $50 for his/her participation.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, and would like to find out if you are eligible, please contact:
Liz Loerke
Clinical Research Coordinator
Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit Center
for Human Genetic Research
617-643-6561
eloerke@partners.org
Massachusetts General Hospital Treatment Study
Philadelphia, PA
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
Does your child suffer from trichotillomania? Martin Franklin, PhD, is examining treatments for children at The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety in Philadelphia. Participants will receive either Behavior Therapy or Supportive Counseling. Children and adolescents, ages 10 through 17, who repetitively pull their hair may be eligible to participate in this study. Must live in the greater Philadelphia area to particpate.
For more information on this program, contact:
Michelle Wilson
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
Phone: 215-746-3327
Email: mwilso@mail.med.upenn.edu
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