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Digital Mental Health Intervention for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Young Adults
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
This is a feasibility trial of a digital mental health intervention aimed at young adults (ages 18-25) with nonsuicidal self-injury and who are not currently engaged in mental health treatment. We will pilot three arms: a self-guided DMHI, the DMHI with low-intensity coaching, or 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 Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-08-02
Completion Date
2025-08-01
Last Updated
2025-04-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Self-guided digital intervention for NSSI
Psychoeducational content, skill-based practice, and daily ecological momentary assessments will be delivered over an 8-week period. Psychological strategies center on cognitive behavioral principles and acceptance-based emotional regulation strategies. Daily EMAs assess NSSI and use of cognitive, behavioral, and emotion regulatory strategies.
Digital intervention for NSSI with coaching
Psychoeducational content and psychological strategies center on cognitive behavioral principles and acceptance-based emotional regulation strategies. Daily EMAs assess NSSI and use of cognitive, behavioral, and emotion regulatory strategies. Human coaching will be used to support intervention use and engagement twice per week via text, call or email.
Active control
Psychoeducational content and psychological strategies center on cognitive behavioral principles and acceptance-based emotional regulation strategies.
Locations (1)
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States