Cognitive-behavioral therapy for Chinese adolescents with self-injury

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention utilizes the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Adolescents (UP-A) to help Chinese adolescents aged 12-17 who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). The program consists of 8 modules, including both online self-guided sessions and therapist-guided videoconference sessions, aimed at teaching participants how to manage their emotional distress more effectively. The study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of this blended treatment approach through pretest, posttest, and follow-up assessments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged between 12 and 17 years;
2. Engaged in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) at least 5 times in the past 12 months, with at least 1 episode in the past month;
3. Minimum education level of primary school or above;
4. Participant and guardian fully understand the research content and agree to participate, with signed informed consent provided.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Suicide attempts in the past month or a score of ≥17 on the MINI National Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children (MINI KID 5.0), indicating a high risk of suicide;
2. Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, manic or hypomanic episode, autism spectrum disorder, or other serious neurodevelopmental disorders according to the DSM-5;
3. Presence of severe physical illness or other medical conditions that may affect the completion of treatment and evaluation;
4. Currently receiving other professional psychotherapy or participating in another NSSI intervention study;
5. Received 5 or more sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the past 5 years;
6. Having received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within the past 6 months.

Where it's running

• The Second Xiangya Hospital
  Changsha, Hunan, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jianjun Ou, Doctor
• Email: oujianjun@csu.edu.cn
• Phone: +8617775861486

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.