A Study on the Intervention Effect of Therapeutic Horticulture Based on the Healing System on Non… (NCT07115381) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study on the Intervention Effect of Therapeutic Horticulture Based on the Healing System on Non-suicidal Self-injury in Adolescent Patients With Depression
China66 participantsStarted 2026-02
Plain-language summary
Non-suicidal self-harm is a serious issue. Adolescents with depression are among the high-risk groups for non-suicidal self-harm behavior. Therapeutic gardening uses plant cultivation and corresponding gardening activities as the medium of action, allowing patients to obtain therapeutic benefits by participating in gardening activities such as planting, maintaining, and harvesting plants. Therefore, this study will apply therapeutic gardening based on the healing system to adolescents with depression who have non-suicidal self-harm behavior, in order to improve their non-suicidal self-harm behavior, negative emotions, emotional expression disorders, self-efficacy, sleep quality, and loneliness.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* It meets the diagnostic criteria for moderate to severe depression in the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
* It meets the diagnostic criteria for non-suicidal self-harm in the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
* The patients and their guardians gave informed consent and voluntarily participated in this study.
* Have normal reading comprehension ability, language communication ability and writing ability.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Include mental disorders such as mental retardation, autism spectrum disorder, stereotyped movement disorder with self-harm, etc.
* Have had or currently have central nervous system diseases, endocrine system diseases, and other serious physical disorders.
* Are currently receiving or have received any form of systematic horticultural therapy within the past 3 months.
* Have allergic reactions to pollen, soil, or other substances that may be encountered during the intervention process.
* Have a risk of suicide and suicidal behavior.
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?
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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
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The level and frequency of non-suicidal self-injury