Can a 4-week therapy program curb teen self-harm? new pilot aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07450105

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

Summary

This study tests a shortened, 4-week version of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for 12 teens aged 14-18 who have recently harmed themselves or attempted suicide. The goal is to see if this intensive program is practical and helps reduce self-harm, suicide attempts, and depression while improving quality of life. If successful, it could make life-saving therapy more accessible to more young people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

borderline personality disorder Self-Injurious Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dept. of child and adolescent psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital

    Bergen, Norway