Disorders associated with emotional dysregulation, i.e. borderline personality disorder (ICD-10: F60.31
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention group will participate in a group training to improve emotion knowledge at the beginning of the study.
Group 2: The waiting list control group will participate in a group tra
Sponsors
Medizinische Universität Wien - Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed borderline personality disorder (BPS; ICD-10: F60.31; ICD-11: 6D11.5) and/or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (kPTBS; ICD-10: F62.0; ICD-11: 6B41)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of cardiovascular disease, arterial occlusive disease, very high or very low blood pressure, chronic pain, diabetes, Raynaud's syndrome, epilepsy, psychosis, fracture or other serious injury to the dominant hand/arm, Index trauma within the last month, affirmation of dissociative symptoms in a pre-screening measurement, severe cognitive impairment (IQ<70), regular use of pain-relieving medication, more than five cigarettes per week, current drug use and lack of German language skills. People who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, have premenstrual syndrome and are taking hormonal contraceptives are also excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome variables are emotion differentiation after the group training and pain sensitivity, subjective and physiological levels of stress during stress and pain induction. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome variables are difficulties in emotion regulation, symptoms of borderline personality disorder and symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Public ContactMaximilian Hirzer
Medizinische Universität Wien - Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie
Outcome results
None listed