NCT05981677 Social Feedback and Dysfunctional Risk Taking in NSSI Adolescents
| NCT ID | NCT05981677 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Electronic Science and Technology of China |
| Condition | Nonsuicidal Self Injury |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-12-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-06 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.
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Brief Summary
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as direct, intentional physical injury without suicidal intention. Problematic interpersonal relationships and decision-making have been demonstrated to play crucial roles in this maladaptive behavior, especially for adolescents. Accumulating evidence suggests that decision processes and risk-taking are strongly influenced by the affective state of the individual. However, whether these interactions are disrupted in NSSI adolescents has not been systematically examined. In the current study, the investigators modified one of the most widely used paradigms for measuring an individual's risk decision-making, the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART). The investigators combine social reward (green balloon), punishment (red balloon), and control feedback (yellow balloon), to investigate whether the NSSI adolescents have dysfunctional risk-taking behavior while facing different social outcomes. The investigators recruit one group of NSSI adolescents (n = 40) and one health control (HC) group (n = 40), to compare their risk-related decisions during the emotional BART. The investigators hypothesize that compared to HC, NSSI adolescents will show altered effects of social reward and punishment on risk-related decision-making, in particular higher risk avoidance in the context of social punishment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 15-18 years * right-handed * normal or corrected normal visual acuity * meet the proposed DSM-5 frequency criteria (e.g., ≥5 days of NSSI behaviors in the past year) Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, other * psychiatric disorders, etc. * high suicidal risk * recent use of medications that can affect neural activity * have received or are receiving Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) other treatment for emotional problems within the past 6 months * have a contraindication to MRI scanning (e.g., metal implants, claustrophobia or other conditions that make them inappropriate for MRI scanning)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05981677 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 15 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Nonsuicidal Self Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05981677 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05981677 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ben_becker@gmx.de for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05981677 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chengdu, China.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05981677 clinical trial?
NCT05981677 is sponsored by University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.