Semaglutide for hair pulling disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether semaglutide (Wegovy), a medication used for weight management, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania. It focuses on those who pull hair daily and feel strong urges to pull.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You pull your hair every day, and most of the time you feel an urge to pull before you pull.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 23 or higher.
- You have not used weight loss medications or semaglutide before.
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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