Evaluation of a Brief Surf the Urge Intervention

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Substance Use, Deliberate Self-harm, Trichotillomania, Aggression, Stealing, Eating Pathology, Gambling

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief "Surf the Urge" intervention to reduce adolescent and young adult (i.e., 14 to 24 years old) urge-related behaviors. These behaviors will include, but not be limited to, substance use, deliberate self-harm, aggressive behavior, pulling out hair, and loosing control when eating.The intervention will utilize mindfulness skills (i.e., awareness, acceptance, nonjudgment) to assist in reducing these risky behaviors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02771886

Run by

Kimberly N Schubert

People needed

36

Starts

2016-02-01

Expected to finish

2017-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-04-04

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 24. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between ages 14 and 24 years old
• Endorses engaging in an urge-related behavior, or experiencing urges for an urge-related behavior, within the past week
• Currently receiving treatment (or seeking services) at a university mental health clinic at University of Nevada, Las Vegas OR enrolled in a course requiring research participation at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

You may not qualify if…

• Younger than 14
• Older than 24
• Does not endorse experiencing urge, or conducting urge-related behavior engagement, during the past week

Where it is running

• University of Nevada Las Vegas — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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