Clinical trials
Self-Injury clinical trials
Below are recruiting self-injury clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 31 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05796531Recruiting
Reduce self-harm urges after hospital stay using new skills
This trial tests a learning-based therapy (called therapeutic evaluative conditioning) to reduce adolescents’ thoughts and behaviors related to self-injury during and after a psychiatric inpatient hospital stay. It may help some teens feel less pulled toward self-harm after leaving the hospital.
Brighton, MassachusettsAges 12–19 - NCT07152925Recruiting
Brain stimulation for impulse control in teens with self-injury
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve impulse control in adolescents who harm themselves without wanting to die. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment can help reduce self-injury urges.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT06127056Recruiting
Brain stimulation for teens who hurt themselves
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation called HD-tACS can help teens who hurt themselves without meaning to die. The stimulation uses electrodes on the scalp to aim electrical signals at specific brain areas, and it is given over several sessions to see if it reduces the urge to self-harm.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–18 - NCT07486804Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help teens who self-injure
This study tests if a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (like wearing a special cap) can help teenagers who hurt themselves on purpose. It compares two types of stimulation to see which one reduces the urge to self-injure.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–22 - NCT05969080Recruiting
Therapy program to support recovery after self-harm
This study looks at a treatment and recovery approach for veterans who have had recent non-suicidal self-injury. It may help by testing ways to reduce self-harm urges and support safer recovery over time.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07395752Recruiting
Youth suicide prevention program with brain imaging study
This study tests a new program to help young people who have hurt themselves or tried to end their life. It uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and why it might help.
Suwon, Gyeonggi-doAges 15–30 - NCT06858540Recruiting
Blended therapy for teens who self-harm
This trial tests a type of talk therapy to help teens who have hurt themselves on purpose (non-suicidal self-injury). It mixes in-person sessions with online tools to teach better coping skills and reduce self-harm.
Changsha, HunanAges 12–17 - NCT07573085Recruiting
Online emotion regulation therapy for adolescents who self-injure
This trial tests an online therapy program designed to help teenagers aged 13–17 who have hurt themselves learn better ways to manage difficult emotions. A parent or caregiver will also participate in the program to provide support.
StockholmAges 13–17 - NCT05765864Recruiting
Study of self-harm in at-risk teens
This study looks at self-harm and thoughts/behaviors related to safety in teenagers who are considered at higher risk. It may help researchers better understand what supports are needed for teens who self-harm without wanting to die.
LjubljanaAges 13–18 - NCT06106555Recruiting
What helps in DBT for borderline personality disorder
This study looks at what helps people get better from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder. It will track factors like self-harm and therapy progress to understand what works best.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06529380Recruiting
Brain stimulation for severe self-harm in children with autism
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation can reduce severe self-injurious behaviors in children with autism. If standard treatments haven't worked, this approach may offer a new option.
Toronto, OntarioAges 5–17 - NCT07091279RecruitingPhase 2
Test of Propranolol for Severe Behaviors in Autism
This study tests a medication called propranolol to see if it can reduce aggression and other severe behaviors in adolescents and adults with autism. It might be an option if you have frequent and serious challenging behaviors that other treatments haven't helped.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 12–40 - NCT07224165Recruiting
Digital support for teens who self-injure
This study tests a digital program (like a smartphone app) to help teens who have been hurting themselves on purpose. The goal is to see if using the app can reduce self-injury and help you feel better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14–18 - NCT06931639Recruiting
Suicide prevention therapy for teens
This trial tests a talking therapy designed to prevent suicide in teens. It helps young people and their caregivers work together after a recent suicide attempt.
HelsingborgAges 10–17 - NCT05928247Recruiting
Behavior program for frequent challenging behaviors in children
This trial tests a structured (manualized) assessment and treatment approach for children who have very frequent challenging behaviors despite prior help. It aims to reduce these behaviors and improve daily functioning by targeting what keeps the behavior going.
Somerset, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT05537610Recruiting
Test a behavior strategy for frequent self-injury
This study looks at how to reduce serious problem behaviors (including self-injury) in children who have it many times per day even after previous treatment. It may help if your child’s behavior is driven by social attention or other positive effects and they can stay on the same supports, school plan, and medicines during the study.
Somerset, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT04045600Recruiting
Refining communication training for kids with behavior challenges
This study tests an improved version of functional communication training for children ages 3 to 17 whose destructive behavior (like hitting or yelling) happens often and is fueled by social attention. It aims to help children learn better ways to get attention instead of using hard-to-manage behaviors.
Somerset, New JerseyAges 3–17 - NCT04770168Recruiting
Using Harry Potter activities to improve kids’ mental wellness
This trial tests whether a Harry Potter–based learning approach can improve children’s mental well-being, including anxiety and depression. You may be asked to fill out short questionnaires before and after the activities.
Toronto, OntarioAges 11–18 - NCT05179655Recruiting
Parent-focused program for teens who self-harm
This trial studies a program for teens and their parents to help reduce non-suicidal self-injury. It may help families learn skills and support that prevent self-harm from continuing or worsening.
AalborgAges 13–17 - NCT07214233Recruiting
Youth empowerment and safety study for LGBTQ+ teens
This trial tests a program to help sexual and gender minority youth (ages 12-17) who have been involved with systems like juvenile justice or mental health services and have had thoughts of self-harm. It includes a caregiver to support the teen.
Cleveland, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT07092345Recruiting
Helping youth connect to community care after an ER visit
This study tests a program to help youth who come to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or self-harm. It aims to connect them and their families with support services in the community after they leave the hospital.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 8–17 - NCT06919432Recruiting
tACS brain stimulation for teens with self-harm
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) can help reduce non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in teens. If you are 12-21 and have had at least 5 self-harm episodes in the past year with one in the last month, you may be eligible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 12–21 - NCT06540300Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for non-suicidal self-injury
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help reduce self-harm urges and behaviors. It is for people who have non-suicidal self-injury (when you hurt yourself on purpose without wanting to die).
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 10–55 - NCT07506460Recruiting
Support team with therapy for Black youth at risk of suicide
This trial tests whether adding a support team of trusted adults to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps Black youth who have recently had thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt. You and a parent or guardian would be involved, and you would also name a support person (like a relative, coach, or mentor) to join the team.
Detroit, MichiganAges 12 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for self-injury?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 31 recruiting self-injury studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a self-injury trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a self-injury trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.