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Impact of Mindful Self-Compassion Therapy on Self Harm Behaviors, Emotional Regulation and Quality of Life Among Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Fatima Jinnah Women University · Updated on 2025-09-02
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the impact of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) therapy on individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This study aims to see if MSC therapy can reduce self-harm behaviors, improve emotional regulation, and enhance quality of life. The research is structured as a randomized controlled trial to provide strong evidence on the therapy's effects, which may help guide better treatment approaches for BPD. The study is conducted in two phases. The first phase involves a cross-sectional survey assessing several factors including quality of life, emotional regulation, psychological distress, self-harm behaviors, social support, and mindfulness. In the second phase, participants who have BPD with psychological distress, low social support, and low quality of life are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving MSC therapy or a waitlist control group. The MSC therapy is delivered in person and individually over eight weeks, covering topics like mindfulness, self-kindness, and resilience building. After the study concludes, the control group will also be offered the therapy. Participants will be assessed before and after the therapy period to compare changes in the measured outcomes. Evaluations include questionnaires on quality of life using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Urdu Version at three months. The study involves regular monitoring of emotional and behavioral changes, with a focus on self-harm and emotional regulation. Overall, the study provides a detailed look at how MSC therapy may influence well-being in people with BPD over the course of the intervention and follow-up.
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Brief Title
Impact of Mindful Self-Compassion Therapy on Self Harm Behaviors, Emotional Regulation and Quality of Life Among Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- First time diagnosed non-hospitalized patients of Borderline Personality Disorder
- Experiencing psychological distress, low quality of life, low social support, or emotional dysregulation
- Aged 18 years and above, both genders
- Able to understand Urdu and provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently hospitalized patients with Borderline Personality Disorder
- Patients with other chronic diseases such as cancer, cognitive deficits, or other chronic psychological disorders
- Patients younger than 18 years old
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants in the intervention group receive Mindful Self Compassion Therapy, an 8-week program blending mindfulness and self-compassion to improve emotional resilience and well-being.
Weekly individual in-person therapy sessions
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants in the waitlist control group do not receive therapy during the study period but will receive the intervention after study completion.
Duration - Up to 3 months after treatment
Pre- and post-assessments are conducted to evaluate the impact of Mindful Self Compassion Therapy on self-harm behaviors, emotional regulation, and quality of life.
1 post-treatment assessment visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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Commandant Afimh
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Farid Family Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
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Asma Mansoor, PhD Scholar
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Sajida Naz, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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