Habit Awareness Bracelet for Nail Biting
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a bracelet that vibrates gently when it detects nail-biting. It targets adults who bite their nails a lot. The vibration helps make them aware of their habit, which could help them stop.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the Habit Awareness Bracelet safe for humans?
How is the Habit Awareness Device treatment for nail biting unique?
The Habit Awareness Device, also known as Keen2, is unique because it uses advanced thermal sensors to accurately track hand movements and provide real-time feedback, helping users become aware of and reduce nail biting, unlike traditional methods that may not offer precise monitoring or immediate feedback.25678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Habit Awareness Device, Keen2, HabitAware Keen2, Habit Awareness Device for nail biting?
Research on similar devices for trichotillomania (a condition involving repetitive hair pulling) shows that awareness-enhancing devices can significantly reduce unwanted behaviors by alerting users when they occur. Additionally, studies on nail-biting treatments indicate that self-monitoring and behavior modification techniques can effectively decrease nail-biting habits.134910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Shari Lipner, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults aged 18-95 with a nail-biting problem (onychophagia) who can sign consent and follow the study schedule. They must have a compatible smartphone but cannot join if they're allergic to bracelet materials, unable to maintain a pain diary, pregnant/nursing, or planning pregnancy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants wear the HabitAwareness bracelet for 12 weeks, which vibrates gently when nail-biting is detected
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in nail health and nail-biting behavior
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Habit Awareness Device
Habit Awareness Device is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Onychophagia (nail biting)
- Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
- Dermatillomania (skin picking)
- Onychophagia (nail biting)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead Sponsor