Short therapy program for young adults with 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of the SINTYA therapy program, which consists of one group session and one individual session per week for 10 weeks, aimed at reducing impulsivity and clinical symptoms in young adults aged 16 to 25 diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The program is designed to address the unique neurocognitive challenges faced by this population, particularly those linked to early trauma. Participants will be assessed for various symptoms including emotional regulation difficulties, self-destructive behaviors, and overall psychosocial functioning. The study aims to provide a tailored therapeutic approach that may be more effective than traditional psychotherapies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of BPD according to DSM-5 criteria and BPQ-80 scale.
* High BPD severity level: ZAN-BPD (score ≥ 18/36).
* Understand, write and read French.
* Be able to understand the nature, purpose and methodology of the study and agree to cooperate during evaluations.
* Have signed the informed consent.
* For minor patients, have signed the parental consent by at least one holder of parental authority.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to participate.
* Existence of a neurological pathology or cerebral sequelae of organic origin which could affect neurocognitive performance.
* Intelligence quotient \< 70.
* Lifetime diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia (MINI-7).
* Previous or current participation in specific psychotherapy for BPD.
* Subject deprived of liberty (by judicial or administrative decision) and/or protected by law.
* Inclusion in another study including psychotherapy for the duration of the study.
* Inclusion in a drug RIPH1 study or in a REC study (European regulation of clinical trials) for the entire duration of the study.
* Subject in period of exclusion from another research protocol.

Where it's running

• CHU de Nîmes
  Nîmes, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Clémentine Estric — CHU de Nimes
• Study coordinator: Clémentine Estric
• Email: clementine.estric@chu-nimes.fr
• Phone: 04 66 68 34 26

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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.