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Self-Injury Treatment and Recovery in Veterans
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
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.
Official title: A Brief Intervention to Reduce Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Improve Functioning in Veterans
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-10-15
Completion Date
2027-03-31
Last Updated
2026-02-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors
Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (T-SIB) incorporates evidence-based approaches to replace NSSI with behaviors that improve psychosocial functioning.
Treatment As Usual
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.
Locations (1)
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, United States