Nonsuicidal Self InjuryNCT05981612
Impact of Emotional Reactivity on Dysfunctional Decision-Making in NSSI Adolescents
An observational study of Nonsuicidal Self Injury and Prediction Errors, run by University of Electronic Science and Technology of China at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as direct, intentional physical injury without suicidal intention. Studies revealed that dysfunctional interpersonal relationships and reward-related decision-making may play crucial roles in this maladaptive behavior, especially in adolescents. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Nonsuicidal Self Injury, Prediction Errors
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 6 Dec 2023to Jul 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 15 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Child, Adult
Study population: Treatment-seeking NSSI individuals will be recruited from local hospitals and HC from the community.
Who may be able to join
- 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)
Who cannot join
- 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)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
China1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Sichuan Provincial Center for Mental Health, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Chengdu, Sichuan
Lyuan Li, lly_psychology@163.com
About this study
Official title: Effects of Emotional Reactivity on Decision-Making in Adolescents With Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as direct, intentional physical injury without suicidal intention. Studies revealed that dysfunctional interpersonal relationships and reward-related decision-making may play crucial roles in this maladaptive behavior, especially in adolescents. These interpersonal decision contexts are characterized by constant updating of expectations of rewards and the actual received rewards as well as the associated emotional reactions. These processes have recently been computationally formalized as prediction errors (PE), specifically reward PEs, valence PEs, and arousal PEs (Heffner et al., 2021; Nat Hum Behav). In the current study, the investigators aim to investigate whether these PEs make discernible contributions to social decisions in the context of unfair experiences among adolescents with NSSI and matched healthy control adolescents (HC). Specifically the investigators hypothesized that: 1) reward and emotional PEs show significant predictions of punishment decisions in both groups, 2) however, compared to HC adolescents, the NSSI group will exhibit selective dysfunctions in emotional but not reward PEs leading to punish a norm proposer who provided unfair offers.
- Conditions
- Nonsuicidal Self Injury, Prediction Errors
- Medical subject headings
- Self-Injurious Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| NSSI | Not described | |
| HC | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Reward prediction errors (PEs)
Reward PEs will be calculated by the differences between the experienced (when be offered) reward and predicted (before the offer) reward.
Measured: About 20 minutes
Valence prediction errors (PEs)
Valence PEs will be calculated by the differences between the experienced emotional valence and predicted emotional valence.
Measured: About 20 minutes
Arousal prediction errors (PEs)
Arousal PEs will be calculated by the differences between the experienced emotional arousal and predicted emotional arousal.
Measured: About 20 minutes
The prediction of PEs of punishment decisions
All PEs and groups (NSSI, HC) will be used in a regression model to examined whether there is any alteration in the NSSI group when PEs are predicted to punishment (reject) decisions.
Measured: About 20 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Aug 2023
- Study start6 Dec 2023
- Primary completionJul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJul 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nonsuicidal Self InjuryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Benjamin Becker, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05981612
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BAM_lab_NSSI_04
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 20 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 11 Apr 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Apr 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Emotional Reactivity on Decision-Making in Adolescents With Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05981612
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BAM_lab_NSSI_04
- Conditions
- Nonsuicidal Self Injury, Prediction Errors
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jul 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as direct, intentional physical injury without suicidal intention. Studies revealed that dysfunctional interpersonal relationships and reward-related decision-making may play crucial roles in this maladaptive behavior, especially in adolescents. These interpersonal decision contexts are characterized by constant updating of expectations of rewards and the actual received rewards as well as the associated emotional reactions. These processes have recently been computationally formalized as prediction errors (PE), specifically reward PEs, valence PEs, and arousal PEs (Heffner et al., 2021; Nat Hum Behav). In the current study, the investigators aim to investigate whether these PEs make discernible contributions to social decisions in the context of unfair experiences among adolescents with NSSI and matched healthy control adolescents (HC). Specifically the investigators hypothesized that: 1) reward and emotional PEs show significant predictions of punishment decisions in both groups, 2) however, compared to HC adolescents, the NSSI group will exhibit selective dysfunctions in emotional but not reward PEs leading to punish a norm proposer who provided unfair offers.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| NSSI | – | – |
| HC | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Treatment-seeking NSSI individuals will be recruited from local hospitals and HC from the community.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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)
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Reward prediction errors (PEs)
Time frame: About 20 minutes
Reward PEs will be calculated by the differences between the experienced (when be offered) reward and predicted (before the offer) reward.
Valence prediction errors (PEs)
Time frame: About 20 minutes
Valence PEs will be calculated by the differences between the experienced emotional valence and predicted emotional valence.
Arousal prediction errors (PEs)
Time frame: About 20 minutes
Arousal PEs will be calculated by the differences between the experienced emotional arousal and predicted emotional arousal.
The prediction of PEs of punishment decisions
Time frame: About 20 minutes
All PEs and groups (NSSI, HC) will be used in a regression model to examined whether there is any alteration in the NSSI group when PEs are predicted to punishment (reject) decisions.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Apr 2024.
Related trials for Nonsuicidal Self Injury
Recruiting
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Versus Theta Burst Stimulation on Impulsivity, Emotional Dysregulation, and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Borderline Personality Disorder Patients
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Not yet recruiting
Examining the Effectiveness of a Brief Therapeutic Intervention for Reducing Self-Harm Among Adolescents
Self Injurious Behavior, Self Injurious Behavior Without Suicidal Intent
Recruiting
Neurobiological Markers of Non-suicidal Self-injury and Treatment Mechanisms of Adolescent Self-injury Intervention Skills Training
Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI), Adolescent
Recruiting
Efficacy of Triple-daily 15mA tACS on Adolescent NSSI
Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI)
Not yet recruitingPhase 2
Inhibition of Aggressive Behavior in Participants With Fragile X Syndrome
Aggressive Behavior in Fragile X Syndome
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Nonsuicidal Self Injury and Prediction Errors, run by University of Electronic Science and Technology of China at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Benjamin Becker (+86.028-61830867, ben_becker@gmx.de), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Reward prediction errors (PEs) (time frame: About 20 minutes). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Apr 2024.