Investigating factors affecting treatment outcomes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to explore the factors that influence the success and failure of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and a history of self-harm. The study will assess various personality factors, identity disturbances, and emotional regulation to determine their predictive value on treatment outcomes. Participants will be recruited from the Adult psychiatric clinic in Lund and will undergo DBT while their progress is monitored through self-report measures and medical records over a one-year period. The research seeks to fill the knowledge gap regarding what contributes to varying responses to DBT among individuals with BPD.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Borderline personality disorder as defined by the DSM-V (assessed with SCID or uquivalent).
* Self-harm over the past 12 months
* Offered DBT at the Lund adult psychiatric clinic

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to read or communicate in Swedish

Where it's running

• Lund adult psychiatric hospital
  Lund, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Magnus Nilsson, PhD
• Email: magnus.per.nilsson@skane.se
• Phone: 046174925

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.