Developing a Digital Intervention for Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-injury
Recruiting · NCT07224165 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Northwestern University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
App-based delivery of healthy living psychoeducational materialsApp-based digital mental health intervention for adolescent NSSI
What this trial is about
This is a feasibility trial of a digital mental health intervention aimed at adolescents (ages 14-18) with nonsuicidal self-injury and who are not currently engaged in mental health treatment. The study has two arms: a self-guided DMHI and an active control which will involve the delivery of non-interactive psychoeducational content via the same app interface. The primary goals of this project are to evaluate the feasibility of the intervention and trial procedures in preparation for a fully-powered randomized-controlled trial.
Who can take part
Age range
14 Years to 18 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Current NSSI (NSSI on 2 or more days in the last month
- English language skills sufficient to engage in the consent and intervention procedures
- Age 14-18
- Access to smartphone
Exclusion criteria
- Severe mental health diagnoses for which this intervention would be inappropriate (psychotic disorders, active manic episodes)
- Severe suicide risk, including suicidal ideation with a plan and intent to act
- Current engagement in psychotherapy
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- Northwestern University - Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Northwestern University - Chicago, Illinois, United States