Integrated Motivational Interviewing and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Intervention for Non-S… (NCT07627061) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Integrated Motivational Interviewing and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Intervention for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Malaysian Primary School Students: A Feasibility Trial Protocol
Malaysia105 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of the MIND-SET Intervention Module, an integrated Motivational Interviewing and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (MI-REBT) intervention, among Malaysian primary school students involved in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) behaviour. The module is designed to reduce self-injurious behaviour, improve emotional regulation, and enhance readiness for change among 12-year-old students in school settings. This study will use a quasi-experimental design involving three groups: a MIND-SET intervention group, a PRISMA Mental Health Module group, and a treatment-as-usual group. Data will be collected at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up stages using validated psychological instruments. The findings are expected to support the development of culturally responsive, school-based mental health interventions for children involved in NSSI behaviour in Malaysia.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary school students aged 12 years old.
* Students identified with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) behaviour through school mental health screening and assessment procedures.
* Able to understand and participate in group counselling sessions.
* Written informed consent obtained from parents or guardians.
* Assent obtained from participating students.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Students currently receiving intensive psychiatric treatment or psychological -intervention for severe mental health conditions.
* Students identified with active suicidal intent requiring immediate clinical intervention.
* Students with severe cognitive or developmental impairments that may interfere with participation in group intervention activities.
* Students who are unable to attend the scheduled intervention sessions consistently.
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
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Change in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Frequency
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), 4 weeks after baseline (Week 4), and 16 weeks after baseline (Week 16).