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Self-Injury Treatment and Recovery in Veterans

A Brief Intervention to Reduce Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Improve Functioning in Veterans

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older
* Past service in the United States military
* Nonsuicidal self-injury engagement on 2 occasions in past 30 days
* Fluent in English
* Able to provide voluntary informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lifetime history of psychosis, mania, or hypomania
* Imminent risk for suicide/homicide warranting immediate intervention
* Unable/unwilling to complete study procedures

About the study

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the intentional destruction of one's own body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes that are not socially sanctioned. While NSSI has been understudied among Veterans, the lifetime prevalence rate of NSSI in Veterans is approximately three times higher than the general population. Moreover, NSSI is associated with increased risk for violence, psychiatric distress, and marked impairment in psychosocial functioning. Even though NSSI is distinct from suicidal behaviors in several important ways, NSSI remains a strong predictor of a future suicide attempt. The primary goal of this project is to evaluate the treatment and acceptability of a brief intervention for NSSI that aims to reduce psychosocial impairment and NSSI behaviors in Veterans.

What is being tested

• Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (behavioral)
• Treatment As Usual (other)

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development · Participants: 40 · Started: Oct 15, 2024

Contact the study team

• Tate F Halverson, PhD · Phone: (919) 286-0411
• Angela C Kirby, MS · Phone: (919) 286-0411

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05969080

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Self-Harm

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.