New therapy aims to help kids with Self-Harm and suicidal thoughts
NCT ID NCT07281365
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new therapy for children ages 7-12 who have self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs). The goal is to see if the new therapy helps families engage better and improves symptoms compared to usual care. About 52 children and their families will take part in weekly sessions over 3-4 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 52 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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7 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * between the ages of 7-12 * at least one caregiver/legal guardian able to participate (more permitted) * experienced at least one episode of SITBs within the last month * ability to attend weekly sessions in-person or via telehealth * ability to attend baseline and post-treatment assessments in-person. * estimated verbal IQ of 70 or greater Exclusion Criteria * symptoms interfering with ability to participate in assessments/therapy (i.e., psychosis) * estimated verbal IQ\<70 or previous diagnosis of intellectual development disorder * requiring inpatient psychiatric stabilization or high-intensity intervention to prevent hospitalization * active substance use * ward of the state
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Locations
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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