Brain stimulation for skin picking and nail biting urges
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation method called tDCS can help reduce urges to pick skin or bite nails. It involves wearing a headband that delivers a small electrical current for about 20 minutes during sessions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have mild to extreme urges to pick your skin or bite your nails
- You are able to give your consent and follow study procedures
- You are willing to use the brain stimulation device
- You do not have any serious medical, mental health, or brain conditions that need urgent care
- You are not taking medications that increase seizure risk (like clozapine)
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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