Studying a new therapy approach for personality disorders
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a group therapy that focuses on emotional awareness (Affect Consciousness) can improve standard mentalization-based treatment (MBT) for people with severe avoidant or borderline personality disorder.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with severe avoidant or borderline personality disorder.
- You are already participating in a mentalization-based treatment (MBT) program.
- You can speak and understand Norwegian well enough to take part in therapy.
- You have not been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, or an untreated attention deficit disorder (ADHD).
- You do not have an ongoing drug or alcohol dependence.
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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