Study Information
Study: Feasibility, Acceptability and Efficacy of standalone DBT Skill Online Group interventions for (FADS-OG) individuals with borderline traits in the Indian context
Principal Investigator: Nitha Thomas
Designation: PhD scholar, Department of Psychology, Christ deemed to be university
Email: nitha.thomas@res.christuniversity.in
Supervisor: Dr. Manjula M.Y
Address : Department of Psychology, Christ deemed to be university
Email: manjula.my@christuniversity.in
What is this study about?
This study assesses the feasibility of conducting a structured Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills online training program for individuals with emotionally unstable personality disorder, borderline features, borderline personality disorder or cluster B traits. The feasibility of the program will be studied by the rate of completion of study and through feedback from participant. This study also evaluates how this treatment influences suicidality, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, coping and other borderline personality features.
Who can participate?
People who are between 18 – 45 years of age, who currently meet the criteria for emotionally unstable personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, borderline personality features or cluster B traits can be a part of the study. A potential participant should be living in India and have access to internet.
Individuals who are currently undergoing in-patient treatment or has had in patient stay in the last 4 weeks will not be eligible for this study. Participants with co cooccurring bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders also cannot participate in this study.
In case you are interested in participating in the trial, please discuss with your current mental health provider. If your psychiatrist or therapist refers you, we can check eligibility for the study. In case you are a mental health provider and would like to refer a patient/client, please drop in an email: nitha.thomas@res.christuniversity.in