App-Based therapy aims to curb Self-Harm in teens
NCT ID NCT07683234
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app, based on proven talk therapies, can help adolescents aged 12–25 who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants use the app for 8 weeks, completing short modules on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness, plus daily check-ins on mood and urges. The goal is to see if the app, added to usual care, reduces self-harm behaviors and depressive symptoms more than usual care alone.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- digital psychotherapy (smartphone app based on CBT and DBT)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this app could provide a scalable, accessible treatment option for teens who self-harm, reducing the behavior and improving emotional regulation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with 110 participants, so results may not generalize. The app is self-guided, so adherence and engagement could vary, and it may not work for everyone.
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