CompletedNot Applicable

Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents With NSSI - An Open Pilot Study

Sweden17 participantsStarted 2014-03

Plain-language summary

The primary aim is to investigate the effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents (ERITA) who self-harm.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * a primary diagnosis of NSSI as defined by DSM-5 Section 3 * \< 1 NSSI episode during the past month * at least one parent needs to commit to participate in the parent program Exclusion Criteria: * bipolar disorder I or primary psychosis * severe suicidal ideation * ongoing substance dependence * Insertion/withdrawal of psychopharmacological substances within two months prior to the treatment * other acute primary axis I diagnosis (e.g. anorexia nervosa) that demand treatment in first hand * current life circumstances that would hinder the treatment (i.e. ongoing domestic abuse) * insufficient Swedish language skills * Cocurrent treatment with Mentalization based therapy (MBT) or Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory - 9 item version

Timeframe: Baseline (7 days prior to treatment start), weekly (once a week following treatment start), post-treatment (12 weeks) and six months follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02326012

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-01

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Who can participate

Age range

13 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.