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

Vilka Faktorer påverkar Behandlingsutfall Vid Dialektisk Beteendeterapi för Borderline Personlighetssyndrom?

Region Skane · NCT06106555

This study is trying to find out what factors affect how well Dialectical Behavior Therapy works for people with Borderline Personality Disorder and a history of self-harm.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorRegion Skane (other)
Locations1 site (Lund, Skåne County)
Trial IDNCT06106555 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder who have engaged in self-harm within the past year.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to read or communicate in Swedish will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, enhancing the effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

How similar studies have performed: While DBT has shown positive outcomes in treating BPD, this specific investigation into predictive factors is novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Lund, Skåne County

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Borderline Personality Disorder, Non-suicidal Self-injury, Deliberate Self Harm, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Deliberate Self-Harm, Self-concept, Personality

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.