Teen Self-Harm study scans brains to uncover hidden patterns
NCT ID NCT02947308
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at how the brain develops over time in young teen girls who have hurt themselves on purpose (non-suicidal self-injury). Researchers used interviews, brain scans (MRI), and thinking tests to measure self-harm behaviors and stress responses. The goal was to learn more about the condition, not to test a treatment. The study included 168 girls aged 12-16, both those with a history of self-harm and healthy controls.
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Locations
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Ambulatory Research Center (ARC)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States
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Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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