Progression of a Group of Patients Suffering From Emotional Dysregulation But Heterogeneous in Terms of Diagnosis, Benefiting From the DBT Group Programme.

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE SAINT ETIENNE · Aug 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a specific therapy called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) can help people who struggle with managing their emotions. Emotional dysregulation can be a challenge for individuals with various mental health conditions, such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, addiction issues, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trial aims to see how effective a DBT group program is in teaching patients skills to better manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and cope with stress.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old, have emotional dysregulation, and be receiving care from specific mental health services in the Saint Etienne area. Participants will learn four key skills: mindfulness (being aware of the present moment), interpersonal skills (how to communicate and relate to others), emotional regulation (managing feelings), and distress tolerance (handling difficult situations). It’s important to note that people with certain conditions, like psychotic disorders or severe aggressive behaviors, will not be eligible for this study.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients affiliated to or entitled under a social security scheme
• • Patients aged 18 to 65 suffering from emotional dysregulation and presenting one of the following clinical profiles: borderline disorder, bipolar disorder, addictive disorders, eating disorders, PTSD.
• • Follow-up by the Saint Etienne sector (mobile teams, psychological medical centre, intra-hospital services, full-time therapeutic reception centre and day hospitals).
• • DERS scale score \> 94.
• • Patient having received informed information about the study and having signed consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Psychotic disorders,
• • Melancholic depression,
• • Aggressive and hostile behaviour preventing group work,
• • Intellectual deficit,
• • Patient under guardianship.