Mentalization therapy for borderline personality disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial compares a therapy called mentalization-based treatment with other proven therapies for people with borderline personality disorder. It aims to find out which approach works better for reducing self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
- You have hurt yourself or tried to kill yourself in the past 2 years, and at least once in the past 6 months.
- You do not currently have a severe drug or alcohol problem (cannabis use is okay).
- You do not have schizophrenia, schizotypal personality disorder, or bipolar I disorder.
- You do not have a serious medical condition that may require hospital care in the next year.
- You are able to understand German well enough for therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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