New brief therapy aims to curb self-injury in veterans

NCT ID NCT05969080

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a short behavioral therapy called T-SIB designed to help veterans reduce nonsuicidal self-injury (like cutting or burning) and improve how they function day-to-day. Researchers will enroll 40 veterans who have self-injured at least twice in the past month. Half will receive T-SIB, and the other half will get usual care and referrals. The main goal is to see if the therapy is feasible and acceptable, not yet to prove it works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (T-SIB), a brief behavioral therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a short, effective therapy option to help veterans stop self-injury and improve their daily lives.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. It is designed to see if the therapy is acceptable and practical, not yet to prove it works. Results may not apply to all veterans.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Self-Injurious Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
RECRUITING

Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States

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