Can magnetic pulses to the brain curb Self-Harm urges?
NCT ID NCT06540300
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left motor cortex can reduce urges and behaviors related to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Sixty people diagnosed with NSSI will receive two weeks of rTMS sessions. Researchers will measure changes in self-harm thoughts and behaviors before and after treatment to see if this brain stimulation technique offers a new way to help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targeting the left primary motor cortex
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment for reducing self-harm urges in people with non-suicidal self-injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants and a two-week treatment period. Results may not apply to everyone, and rTMS can cause scalp discomfort or headache.
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Locations
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Nanjing Brain Hospital
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China