Could writing about trauma in a group ease PTSD for those with BPD traits?
NCT ID NCT07576387
First seen May 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests a group therapy where people with PTSD and borderline personality traits write about their trauma during weekly virtual sessions for 10 weeks. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces PTSD symptoms and keeps people in treatment better than other therapies. The trial involves 63 adults aged 18-65 who have already completed a DBT skills group.
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Locations
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
Group Written Exposure Therapy (behavioral therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more accessible, group-based therapy option for people with both PTSD and borderline personality traits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. Dropout rates or lack of improvement are possible.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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