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A comparison of two psychological therapies in reducing anxiety and improving resilience in adolescent girls with self-harming behaviors

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy on State-Trait Anxiety and Resilience in Female Students with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behaviors

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250721066579N1
Enrollment
45
Registered
2025-07-26
Start date
2025-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-19

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Conditions

Non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors (NSSI) with state-trait anxiety and resilience in female students.

Interventions

Intervention 1: CBT Session Content – Session 1Main Goal: Introduction to CBT conceptsSub-goals: Introducing group members and therapist, explaining group structure, rules, and session schedule, intro
write down strategies to increase resilience.Session 6Main Goal: Teaching recognition of cognitive distortionsSub-goals: Identifying common

Sponsors

The Kharazmi University, Tehran
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female high school students in grades 10 to 12 (second level of secondary education) Age between 15 and 18 years Presence of non-suicidal self-injury behaviors as indicated by the ISAS questionnaire Willingness to participate in the study voluntarily Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians (for minors) Ability to attend therapy sessions regularly

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Concurrent use of psychiatric medications at the time of study entry Presence of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychosis or bipolar disorder) based on records or initial screening Ongoing participation in other psychological treatments or counseling sessions during the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Level of state anxiety in adolescents. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at three time points: pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: sing the State Anxiety subscale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).;Trait anxiety level in adolescents. Timepoint: Measurements will be taken at three time points: pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Using the Trait Anxiety subscale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Psychological resilience among female students with non-suicidal self-injury. Timepoint: ?????????????? ?? ?? ???? ????? ?????????? ???????? ? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ?? ????? ????? ????? ????? ??. Method of measurement: Resilience is measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). This questionnaire consists of 25 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale, reflecting an individual's ability to cope with stress and adversity.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactaysan sharei

The Kharazmi University, Tehran

shareiaysan@gmail.com+98 45 3361 5545

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026