Developing a Digital Intervention for Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-injury

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Conditions studied: Nonsuicidal Self-injury, Depression, Anxiety

In brief

This is a feasibility trial of a digital mental health intervention aimed at adolescents (ages 14-18) with nonsuicidal self-injury and who are not currently engaged in mental health treatment. The study has two arms: a self-guided DMHI and an active control which will involve the delivery of non-interactive psychoeducational content via the same app interface. The primary goals of this project are to evaluate the feasibility of the intervention and trial procedures in preparation for a fully-powered randomized-controlled trial.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07224165

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

80

Starts

2026-06-04

Expected to finish

2027-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-08

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Current NSSI (NSSI on 2 or more days in the last month
• English language skills sufficient to engage in the consent and intervention procedures
• Age 14-18
• Access to smartphone

You may not qualify if…

• Severe mental health diagnoses for which this intervention would be inappropriate (psychotic disorders, active manic episodes)
• Severe suicide risk, including suicidal ideation with a plan and intent to act
• Current engagement in psychotherapy

Where it is running

• Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois, United States (enrolling)

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