Using STEPPS therapy for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and their families

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 research focuses on the effectiveness of the STEPPS program combined with Family Connections for patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and their families. The study aims to determine if this dual approach leads to greater improvements in both patients and their relatives compared to traditional methods. It will also assess the acceptance and feasibility of these intervention programs among patients, families, and clinical professionals. Given the high prevalence and associated risks of BPD, this study seeks to fill a gap in existing therapeutic interventions that involve family members.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

PATIENTS

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being at least 18 years old.
* Be a patients with symptoms compatible with a diagnosis of BPD who is undergoing treatment or follow-up in someone of the indicated recruitment centers.
* Sign an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The presence of any pathology that prevents carrying out the intervention: major depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, substance dependence, eating disorders, another personality disorder, borderline IQ, etc., which due to its severity is currently interfering.

FAMILIES:

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being at least 18 years old.
* Be a relative of someone of the patients with symptoms compatible with a diagnosis of BPD who is undergoing treatment or follow-up in someone of the indicated recruitment centers.
* Sign an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The presence of any pathology that prevents carrying out the intervention: major depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, substance dependence, eating disorders, another personality disorder, borderline IQ, etc., which due to its severity is currently interfering.

Where it's running

• Universitat Jaume I
  Castellon, Spain, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Christian López, Psychology
• Email: lopez_chrcru@gva.es
• Phone: 096-438-7237

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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.