Can body awareness ease personality disorder symptoms? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07342270
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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