Nonsuicidal self-injury.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primary DSM-5 diagnosis of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) No usage of medication Being at the age of 18-30 years old Speaking Persian fluently Ability to participate in all assessment and treatment sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Need for immediate medical treatment or the need for concurrent therapeutic interventions that would interfere with the treatment program Receiving a full course of pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy, within the past 5 years Having psychiatric disorders and substance abuse (except tobacco users) within twelve months before screening Current diagnosis of any mental disorder A history of epilepsy Significant head injury or other neurological conditions, or brain surgery A history of adverse reaction to tDCS or having a sensitive scalp Patient's opposition to collaboration at any time of research Having serious thoughts about suicide
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nonsuicidal self-injury. Timepoint: At baseline (pre-treatment), at 8th weeks (post-treatment), and after a 12-month post-treatment followup period. Method of measurement: Inventory of statements about self-injury (ISAS), Structured clinical interview for DSM-5 disorders-clinician version. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad