Impact of Mindful Self-Compassion Therapy on Self Harm Behaviors, Emotional Regulation and Quality of Life Among Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder

NCT ID: NCT06699732

Last Updated: 2025-09-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-09-21

Study Completion Date

2025-12-30

Brief Summary

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The primary purpose of the study is to investigate whether Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) therapy can significantly reduce self-harm behaviors, improve emotional regulation, and enhance the quality of life in individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The study aims to contribute to the existing literature by providing robust evidence on the efficacy of MSC therapy for BPD, which could inform clinical practices and improve treatment outcomes

Detailed Description

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The current quantitative study will be carried out in two phases. A cross-sectional survey will assess quality of life, emotional regulation, psychological distress, self-harm behaviors, social support, and state of mindfulness during the first phase. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be done during the second phase where patients with Borderline Personality Disorder who are identified with psychological distress, low level of social support, and quality of life, will be categorized into two groups i.e. waitlist control group and intervention group through the process of randomization. Then Mindful Self Compassion therapy would be applied to participants in the intervention group. The control group is the waitlist control group so initially no intervention will be given to participants in the control group but the intervention will be given to the control group participants once the study is completed. The Mindful Self Compassion therapy would be implemented on participants using individual and in-person modes. The pre-and post-assessment will be done at Times 1 and 2 within and between control and interventional groups. After doing post-assessment the difference between pre and post-assessment will be compared to explore the efficacy of Mindful Self Compassion Therapy in patients with borderline personality.

Conditions

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Psychological Distress Emotional Regulation Self Harm Quality of Life (QOL) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators
Double

Study Groups

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Experimental

Who receives intervention i.e. Mindful Self Compassion Therapy

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mindful Self Compassion Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) therapy is an 8-week program blending mindfulness and self-compassion to improve emotional resilience and well-being.

Week 1: Introduction - Learn the basics of mindfulness, self-compassion, and reframing self-critical thoughts with kindness.

Week 2: Mindfulness - Practice observing thoughts and emotions without judgment to build self-awareness.

Week 3: Self-Kindness - Develop skills to treat yourself with warmth and care during difficult times.

Week 4: Common Humanity - Explore shared human experiences to reduce feelings of isolation.

Week 5: Working with Challenges - Learn strategies to respond compassionately to emotional pain.

Week 6: Growing Compassion - Deepen compassion for yourself and others through guided exercises.

Week 7: Resilience Building - Strengthen coping skills and foster emotional flexibility.

Week 8: Integration - Consolidate skills to maintain self-compassion in daily life.

Waitlist Control

Who would receive intervention after study completion

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Mindful Self Compassion Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) therapy is an 8-week program blending mindfulness and self-compassion to improve emotional resilience and well-being.

Week 1: Introduction - Learn the basics of mindfulness, self-compassion, and reframing self-critical thoughts with kindness.

Week 2: Mindfulness - Practice observing thoughts and emotions without judgment to build self-awareness.

Week 3: Self-Kindness - Develop skills to treat yourself with warmth and care during difficult times.

Week 4: Common Humanity - Explore shared human experiences to reduce feelings of isolation.

Week 5: Working with Challenges - Learn strategies to respond compassionately to emotional pain.

Week 6: Growing Compassion - Deepen compassion for yourself and others through guided exercises.

Week 7: Resilience Building - Strengthen coping skills and foster emotional flexibility.

Week 8: Integration - Consolidate skills to maintain self-compassion in daily life.

Interventions

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Mindful Self Compassion Therapy

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) therapy is an 8-week program blending mindfulness and self-compassion to improve emotional resilience and well-being.

Week 1: Introduction - Learn the basics of mindfulness, self-compassion, and reframing self-critical thoughts with kindness.

Week 2: Mindfulness - Practice observing thoughts and emotions without judgment to build self-awareness.

Week 3: Self-Kindness - Develop skills to treat yourself with warmth and care during difficult times.

Week 4: Common Humanity - Explore shared human experiences to reduce feelings of isolation.

Week 5: Working with Challenges - Learn strategies to respond compassionately to emotional pain.

Week 6: Growing Compassion - Deepen compassion for yourself and others through guided exercises.

Week 7: Resilience Building - Strengthen coping skills and foster emotional flexibility.

Week 8: Integration - Consolidate skills to maintain self-compassion in daily life.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 1\. First time diagnosed non-hospitalized patients of Borderline Personality Disorder.

2\. Patients of Borderline Personality Disorder experiencing psychological distress,low level of quality of life, social support, emotional dysregulation would be included.

3\. Borderline Personality Disorder patients with age 18 years and above (both gender) from outpatient department (OPD) 4. Borderline personality patients who would be able to understand Urdu language and can give the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Hospitalized patients of Borderline Personality
2. Patients with Borderline Personality having other chronic co-morbid diseases such as cancer, cognitive deficits, and other chronic psychological disorders.
3. Patients with Borderline Personality younger than 18 years of age
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Fatima Jinnah Women University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Asma Mansoor

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Asma Mansoor, PhD Scholar

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Locations

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Commandant Afimh

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Farid Family Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Asma Mansoor, PhD Scholar

Role: CONTACT

+923365374633

Sajida Naz, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+923235493535

Facility Contacts

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Commandant Afimh

Role: primary

0320 5080050

Asma Mansoor, PhD Scholar

Role: backup

03365374633

Medical, Superintendent

Role: primary

(051) 5124470

Asma Mansoor

Role: backup

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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FJWU/EC/2024/94

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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