Exploring social feedback and risk-taking in adolescents with self-injury behaviors
Official title: Risk and Social Feedback in Adolescents With Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Run by University of Electronic Science and Technology of China · NCT05981677 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how social feedback affects risk-taking in teenagers aged 15-18 who engage in self-injury behaviors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 6, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 11, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05981677 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 15-18 who have engaged in nonsuicidal self-injury behaviors at least five times in the past year.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, or other significant psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how social feedback influences risk-taking behaviors in adolescents who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). By utilizing the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART), researchers will assess the decision-making processes of NSSI adolescents when faced with different social outcomes, such as rewards and punishments. The study aims to understand the interplay between affective states and risk-taking in this population, which has not been systematically examined before. Participants will include adolescents aged 15-18 who meet specific criteria related to NSSI behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the decision-making processes of adolescents with NSSI, potentially leading to improved therapeutic strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of combining social feedback with risk-taking in NSSI adolescents is novel, related studies have shown that understanding decision-making processes can be beneficial in similar populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 15-18 years * right-handed * normal or corrected normal visual acuity * meet the proposed DSM-5 frequency criteria (e.g., ≥5 days of NSSI behaviors in the past year) Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, other * psychiatric disorders, etc. * high suicidal risk * recent use of medications that can affect neural activity * have received or are receiving Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) other treatment for emotional problems within the past 6 months * have a contraindication to MRI scanning (e.g., metal implants, claustrophobia or other conditions that make them inappropriate for MRI scanning)
Where it's running
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Sichuan Provincial Center for Mental Health, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Benjamin Becker
- Email: ben_becker@gmx.de
- Phone: +86.028-61830867
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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.