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Effectiveness of the STEPPS Program in Borderline Personality Disorder Patients and Their Families Using Family Connections: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Universitat Jaume I · Updated on 2025-01-15
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
Universitat Jaume I
Lead Sponsor
H
Hospital de la Ribera
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a common and challenging mental health condition, to see if combining treatment programs for patients and their families leads to better outcomes. The study aims to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of these combined intervention programs among patients, families, and clinical professionals, focusing on improving symptoms and family well-being. This is a randomized clinical trial following established research guidelines. The trial compares two groups: one receives the STEPPS program for patients alongside the Family Connections program for their families, while the other group receives only the STEPPS program for patients. STEPPS involves cognitive and behavioral treatment focusing on psychoeducation, emotional regulation, and behavioral skills. Family Connections includes psychoeducation, skills training, and peer support for relatives. Participants are randomly assigned to these groups, and family members in the STEPPS-only group may receive Family Connections after the study evaluation period for ethical reasons. Participants will be assessed at the start, immediately after treatment, and six months later using various measures of depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, borderline symptoms, quality of life, and family-related factors. Both patients and family members will complete questionnaires and keep a registry of critical family-patient incidents. The study will monitor acceptance, satisfaction, and clinical changes over time to evaluate the programs' feasibility and impact during the trial period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Application and Effectiveness of the STEPPS in Patients with BPD, Extending to Their Families with the FC Program
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder and be receiving treatment or follow-up at a recruitment center
- Sign informed consent to participate
- Be a relative of a patient with Borderline Personality Disorder receiving treatment or follow-up at a recruitment center
- Relatives must be at least 18 years old
- Relatives must sign informed consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of any condition interfering with participation, such as major depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, substance dependence, eating disorders, another personality disorder, or borderline IQ
- Conditions must be currently severe enough to prevent carrying out the intervention
- Applies to both patients and relatives
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - Duration of the STEPPS and Family Connections programs as per treatment schedule
Participants receive the STEPPS program to manage Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms. Some participants' families may also receive the Family Connections program to support associated symptoms.
Group sessions for patients and families over the treatment period
Follow-up
Duration - 6 months
Participants and their families are assessed for treatment outcomes and symptom changes at 6 months after treatment completion.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Universitat Jaume I
Castellon, Spain, Spain, 12071
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Research Team
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Christian López, Psychology
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Christian López, Psychology
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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