Couples therapy takes on suicide: a new approach targets both emotions and relationships
NCT ID NCT04737252
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a new couple-based therapy called Sage for people with borderline personality disorder who struggle with self-injury or suicidal thoughts. The therapy, delivered remotely over 12 sessions, aims to reduce these behaviors by addressing both emotional distress and relationship problems. The study includes the patient and their intimate partner, with the goal of making treatment faster and more accessible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a couple-based behavioral therapy called Sage (formerly COMPASS) delivered remotely via videoconferencing
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a faster, more accessible treatment for self-injury and suicidal thoughts that also strengthens intimate relationships.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot trial with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The therapy is intensive and requires partner participation, which may not suit everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
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