Status:
UNKNOWN
DBT in Borderline Personality Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Bronx VA Medical Center
Conditions:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Subjects will receive a 6-month course of DBT, consisting of one 90-minute group and one 60-minute individual session per week as well as telephone availability of the individual therapist.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Is a male or female between 18 and 60 who meets criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder and has had at least 2 prior instances of suicidal or parasuicidal behavior. Either is off psychotropic drugs or is on a stable medication regimen. (During the study, psychotropic medications will be prescribed by a psychiatrist in the Mood and Personality Disorders Group.)
Exclusion
- Meets criteria for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Mental Retardation or current or recent Substance Dependence. Subjects also should not currently be in individual psychotherapy. (Case management and work therapy programs are allowed.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00252031
Last Update
November 21 2005
Active Locations (1)
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Bronx VA Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10468