Can body awareness ease personality disorder symptoms? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07342270

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests sensorimotor psychotherapy, a body-oriented therapy, for people with personality disorders who experienced early childhood trauma. The therapy uses 12 group sessions to teach skills for regulating emotions and body responses. Researchers will compare it to standard treatment in 131 adults across five Dutch clinics, measuring changes in emotion regulation, body awareness, and PTSD symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: sensorimotor psychotherapy (a body-oriented therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new way to help people with personality disorders and trauma better manage their emotions and body awareness.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with a small group, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is new and may not work better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

personality disorder Personality Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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EARLY CHILHOOD TRAUMA PERSONALITY DISORDER

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