Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Nonsuicidal Self-injury

NCT03548402 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2012-029-MEUA
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 10
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for individuals who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury(NSSI) and have comorbid anxiety. With the data collected from the study, the investigators will test the following hypotheses: Acceptance and commitment therapy will lead to reductions in anxiety and self-harm behaviors in non-suicidal self-injury individuals.

Conditions

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury; Anxiety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Urges to Self-Injure

  Whether there is a decrease in the participants self-reported urge to self-injure as measured by the Alexian Brothers Urge to Self-Injure Scale (ABUSI). Responses are on a 7-point scale with a maximum total score of 30 and higher scores reflecting more intense urges to self-injure.

  During treatment (weeks 1-10) and 2 month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Experiential Avoidance

  During treatment (weeks 1-10) and at 2 month follow-up

Other Outcomes (1)

• Anxiety

  During treatment (weeks 1-10) and at 2 month follow-up

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) BEHAVIORAL

ACT is based on the theory that rigid attempts to control internal states, thoughts and feelings, and other forms of experiential avoidance contribute to symptom development and maintenance of anxiety and self-injury.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• If applicable, be stabilized on their current medications for at least two months.
• Must report at least one incidence of self-injuring during the past six months.

You may not qualify if:

• Active psychosis, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder Current active suicidal ideation Individuals with a history of seizure disorders, angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, clinically significant arrhythmias, transient ischemic attacks, cerebrovascular accidents, diabetes mellitus, significant asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or a family history of heart disease before age 55 are also excluded.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Southern Methodist University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Stress, Anxiety, and Chronic Disease Research Program, Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas, 75206, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Washburn JJ, Juzwin KR, Styer DM, Aldridge D. Measuring the urge to self-injure: preliminary data from a clinical sample. Psychiatry Res. 2010 Aug 15;178(3):540-4. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2010.05.018. Epub 2010 Jun 30.

  PMID: 20580437 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Self-Injurious Behavior; Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

• Alicia Meuret, PhD

  Southern Methodist University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Director of Research Compliance

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 10, 2013
• First Posted: June 7, 2018
• Study Start: March 19, 2012
• Primary Completion: March 19, 2015
• Study Completion: May 1, 2015
• Last Updated: May 1, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-04

Locations

US (1)