Brain stimulation to help teens who self-injure
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have purposely hurt yourself (like cutting or burning) at least 5 times, with at least 1 time in the past month.
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You have not tried to end your life before or had serious health issues like epilepsy, head injury, or brain surgery.
- You have not had therapy or medication for self-injury in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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