Brain training to reduce self-harm in teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether two brain-training methods (neurofeedback and biofeedback) can help reduce self-harm in teens. It is only open to youth aged 15–19 who are getting care in Linköping or Norrköping, Sweden, and who have hurt themselves on purpose recently.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 19 years old.
- You have hurt yourself on purpose (like cutting, burning, or hitting yourself) at least 5 times in the past 6 months.
- You are currently receiving care at a clinic in Linköping or Norrköping, Sweden (either a child/adolescent psychiatric clinic or a primary care facility).
- You do not have a severe eating disorder with very low weight, a drug or alcohol problem, psychosis, a need for an interpreter, or a learning disability.
- For the neurofeedback part, you must not have severe claustrophobia, be pregnant, or have braces.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests a therapy program that helps teens manage difficult emotions and reduce self-injury. A parent also takes part in a separate program to support the teen.
This study uses a brain scan (MRI) to understand how teens who self-harm respond to social feedback. It aims to learn more about why some teens take risks that may be harmful.
This study looks at how emotion control works in teens who have self-harmed (NSSI) in everyday situations, using brain and behavior measurements. You might help researchers understand what triggers and maintains self-harm, which could guide future supports.
This study looks at how strong emotions affect decision-making in teenagers who sometimes hurt themselves without wanting to die (called NSSI). If you join, you'll have an MRI brain scan and do some computer tasks to help us understand this link.
This trial uses a brain imaging technique called fNIRS (a safe, non-invasive headband) to give you real-time feedback on your brain activity. The goal is to help you learn to improve your emotion regulation. It may be helpful if you have no major mental health conditions and want to try a new way to manage emotions.
This study tests a new program that helps children ages 7-12 learn skills to manage their emotions and improve focus, with the goal of reducing self-harm thoughts and behaviors. If your child has had a recent episode of self-harm, this program might provide helpful support.
Hear when a new Nonsuicidal Self Injury trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.