Can a peer-led program heal trauma in families touched by borderline personality disorder?

NCT ID NCT06135090

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: York University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is developing and testing a peer-led program called the Trauma Recovery Program for family members and significant others of people with borderline personality disorder. The program aims to reduce posttraumatic stress symptoms that can arise from living with or caring for someone with BPD. Researchers are evaluating the program's effectiveness, safety, and acceptability in a small group of participants who have already completed a related family skills course.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a peer-led trauma-focused program called the Trauma Recovery Program (TRP)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a scalable, peer-led way to reduce posttraumatic stress in family members of people with borderline personality disorder.
What could go wrong: This is an early pilot with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires prior completion of another course, which limits who can take part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

borderline personality disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FAMILY MEMBERS POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER SPOUSES

Contacts and locations

Locations

York University

Toronto, Ontario, M9A 3C8, Canada

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