A brief intervention to help veterans reduce self-injury and improve their lives
A Brief Intervention to Reduce Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Improve Functioning in Veterans
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10940585
This study is designed to help veterans who hurt themselves without wanting to end their lives by adapting a special treatment to better understand and support them, aiming to replace harmful behaviors with healthier ways to cope and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10940585 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping veterans who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), which is the intentional harm of one's own body without suicidal intent. The study aims to adapt a treatment called Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (T-SIB) specifically for veterans, enhancing it with real-time assessments to better understand and address the reasons behind their self-injury. By using a nine-session individualized approach, the intervention seeks to replace self-injurious behaviors with healthier coping strategies that improve overall functioning and well-being. The research will also track the effectiveness of these interventions through ongoing assessments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who struggle with nonsuicidal self-injury and are seeking effective treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage in self-injurious behaviors or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce self-injury behaviors in veterans and enhance their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research on NSSI in veterans, similar interventions have shown promise in other populations, indicating potential for success in this context.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HALVERSON, TATE F — DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: HALVERSON, TATE F
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Borderline Personality Disorder