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Self-Injurious BehaviorBehavioralBehavioral

What this study is

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the intentional destruction of one's own body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes that are not socially sanctioned. While NSSI has been understudied among Veterans, the lifetime prevalence rate of NSSI in Veterans is approximately three times higher than the general population. Moreover, NSSI is associated with increased risk for violence, psychiatric distress, and marked impairment in psychosocial functioning. Even though NSSI is distinct from suicidal behaviors in several important ways, NSSI remains a strong predictor of a future suicide attempt. The primary goal of this project is to evaluate the treatment and acceptability of a brief intervention for NSSI that aims to reduce psychosocial impairment and NSSI behaviors in Veterans.

What's being tested

  • Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors

    Intervention · BEHAVIORAL

    Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (T-SIB) incorporates evidence-based approaches to replace NSSI with behaviors that improve psychosocial functioning.

  • Treatment As Usual

    Intervention · OTHER

    Participants randomized to the TAU condition will be provided with referrals to both Durham VA and local community mental health resources and offered a consult for Durham VA mental health services.

Study details

Official title
A Brief Intervention to Reduce Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Improve Functioning in Veterans
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions
Self-Injurious Behavior
Enrolling
40 people
Starts
2024-10-15
Est. completion
2027-03-31
Design
Single-blind, randomized, parallel groups
Record
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