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Can talk therapy cut crime risk in people with personality disorders?

NCT ID NCT05523544

Disease control Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether schema therapy, a type of talk therapy, can help people with personality disorders who are in outpatient forensic care. Five participants received therapy for up to two years. Researchers measured changes in their thinking patterns, risk of re-offending, and overall personality functioning. The goal was to see if this therapy could improve their lives and reduce future legal trouble.

What this could mean

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Active substance
schema therapy (a type of psychotherapy)
What this could lead to
If this therapy works, it could help reduce the risk of re-offending and improve personality functioning in people with personality disorders who are in outpatient forensic care.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (only 5 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is long-term (up to 2 years) and requires commitment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

5 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with a PD who have been diagnosed with the SCID-5-PD * patients who will receive ST for their PD * and are willing to sign informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * patients with an IQ lower than 80 * patients with actual psychosis * patients with actual bipolar problems * patients having a severe addiction * sex offenders * patients who can be involuntary admitted in psychiatric hospital when they do not cooperate in treatment ("TBS met voorwaarden").

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Conditions

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personality disorder Personality Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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Personality disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VUB

    Brussels, Belgium

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