Blended ERITA for Teens Who Self-Injure
Official title: Psychological Treatment for Adolescents With Self-injury Within Intensive Mental Health Outpatient Services: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Run by Karolinska Institutet · NCT07755774 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A blended, youth-focused therapy test combines in-person sessions with digital tools to help teens who have recently self-injured see if this approach improves emotion regulation and daily functioning.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 2028 |
| Study ends | June 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07755774 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adolescents aged 12-17 who have had at least one NSSI episode in the past three months, and whose CGAS is 50 or below, with a willing parent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Teens with immediate suicide risk, severe comorbid conditions requiring urgent care, or ongoing intensive therapies may not benefit from this approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized study tests Blended ERITA, a combined face-to-face and online adaptation of Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents, for adolescents aged 12-17 with nonsuicidal self-injury and low functioning in intensive outpatient services. The trial compares blended ERITA to treatment as usual to assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary signals of benefit. Primary outcomes look at data completion, adherence, completion of treatment, and therapist time; secondary outcomes explore preliminary utility and safety. The project aims to inform a larger future trial and is sponsored by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working life and Welfare. Protocol details, including the statistical analysis plan, are available publicly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, blended ERITA could improve engagement and outcomes for adolescents with NSSI by providing flexible, tailored treatment that fits low-functioning patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous digital NSSI treatments showed promise, but this blended format for adolescents with lower functioning is a novel adaptation being tested for feasibility.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 12-17 years old * At least one NSSI episode in the past three months * A parent willing to engage in the parent program * Global functioning corresponding to a rating ≤50 of the Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) Exclusion Criteria: * Immediate suicide risk * Social problems needing immediate intervention (e.g., violence within the family) * Other psychiatric disorder or symptoms requiring immediate treatment (e.g., severe anorexia nervosa, acute psychosis, severe substance abuse) * Ongoing dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents
Where it's running
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Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Olivia Ojala, PhD — Karolinska Institutet
- Study coordinator: Samantha Khoo
- Email: samantha.khoo@ki.se
- Phone: +4670-257 63 88
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.