Dialectical behavior improves the ability to control anger and improve the quality of relationships in addicted individuals with borderline personality disorder.

The effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) intervention on improving anger control ability and improving relationship quality in addicted individuals with borderline personality disorder.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250216064737N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-24

Start date

2025-02-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Control, Relationship Quality, Addict, Borderline Personality. ......

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this study, the experimental group includes people with borderline personality disorder who will be treated with DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Dialectical

Session 1: - Introduction to dialectical behavior therapy and explanation of the goals and structure of the treatment Session 2: - Practical exercise of tolerating bitterness and stress in dealing wit

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Individuals must have a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) from a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist. 2. Being addicted: Individuals must have an addictive disorder (drug or alcohol addiction). 3. Age: Individuals must be between 18 and 50 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Non-participation in therapy sessions: Individuals who do not participate in DBT therapy sessions or miss more than two sessions will be excluded from the study. 2. Failure to complete assessments: Individuals who fail to complete the questionnaires in full will be excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The anger score is on the Novaco Aggression Questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and after the intervention for 7 days. Method of measurement: Novaco Anger Control Questionnaire (1986) This questionnaire is designed to measure an individual's control over and mastery of anger.;Quality of relationships. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and after the intervention for 7 days. Method of measurement: The Quality of Relationships Questionnaire (QRI) is Pierce et al. 1991.	—

Measure

Time frame

The anger score is on the Novaco Aggression Questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and after the intervention for 7 days. Method of measurement: Novaco Anger Control Questionnaire (1986) This questionnaire is designed to measure an individual's control over and mastery of anger.;Quality of relationships. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and after the intervention for 7 days. Method of measurement: The Quality of Relationships Questionnaire (QRI) is Pierce et al. 1991.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactfaezeh saravani nasab

Islamic Azad University

srawanymahsa@gmail.com+98 54 3322 1567

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026