Can Video-Enhanced therapy help teens with borderline symptoms?

NCT ID NCT06606002

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether group schema therapy, which uses self-recorded videos as part of treatment, can help teens with borderline symptoms. 64 participants will be randomly assigned to either the therapy or usual care. The therapy includes 30 group sessions, 8 individual sessions, and separate sessions for parents. The goal is to see if this approach reduces borderline symptoms and improves mental health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

group schema therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a structured, short-term therapy option for teens with borderline symptoms, potentially reducing symptoms and improving daily life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial (64 participants) and results may not apply to all teens. The therapy is time-intensive and requires commitment from both teens and parents.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

borderline personality disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Turku University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Turku, Southwest Finland, 20700, Finland

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