Clinical Trial: Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Self-Harm and Suicidal Behavior in Youth: A Pilot Study

U.S., March 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07450105) titled 'Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Self-Harm and Suicidal Behavior in Youth: A Pilot Study' on Feb. 02.

Brief Summary: The prevalence of self-harm and suicidal behavior among adolescents has increased dramatically over the past two decades-a fourfold rise that represents both a severe personal burden and a substantial public health challenge. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is the gold-standard treatment; however, the standard 20-week format is resource-intensive and time-consuming, which limits accessibility. An intensive 4-week DBT (I-DBT) program has been developed that may improve access and reach a ...