Psychoeducational Videos for Borderline Personality Disorder

Overseen By Study Coordinator

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Mclean Hospital

Disqualifiers: Cognitive disability, Acute mania, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 60

Duration: 4 weeks

100 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

In this study, 100 adults who were recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) will be randomized to either receive educational videos about BPD or educational videos about other topics. All participants in both conditions will complete daily surveys about their emotions and social interactions, and they will respond to surveys and complete cognitive tests at 4 different time points. Some participants will receive feedback about their cognitive test performance, and others will not. The investigators are interested in learning about how accurate education about BPD and enhanced knowledge about cognitive abilities might help people manage their BPD symptoms. The investigators expect that participants who received psychoeducation about BPD will have lower levels of BPD and depressive symptoms than other participants, and that participants who received feedback on their cognitive tests will also have lower symptoms.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on educational videos and surveys, so it's likely you can continue your current treatment, but you should confirm with the study team.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Neuropsychological Feedback, Non-BPD-related Educational Videos, Psychoeducational Videos for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Research shows that psychoeducation, which involves teaching patients about their condition, can help reduce symptoms like impulsivity and unstable relationships in people with Borderline Personality Disorder. This suggests that using psychoeducational videos as part of treatment may be beneficial. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is it safe for humans to use psychoeducational videos for borderline personality disorder?

Psychoeducational videos are generally considered safe as they are a low-cost, low-burden way to provide information and support for people with borderline personality disorder. ^{1 2 4 6 7}

How do psychoeducational videos differ from other treatments for borderline personality disorder?

Psychoeducational videos for borderline personality disorder are unique because they offer a low-cost, low-burden way to provide patients with important information about their condition and care, unlike traditional treatments that are often intensive and lengthy. This approach uses online videos to make psychoeducation more accessible, helping to bridge the gap between the demand for and supply of effective treatments. ^{1 2 4 6 8}

Research Team

Lois W Choi-Kain, MD

Principal Investigator

Mclean Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 in Massachusetts who've been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) within the last 3 months. They must understand English, have a smartphone with data, and be able to complete daily surveys. People can't join if they have cognitive disabilities or severe psychiatric symptoms that affect consent or participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to speak and understand English

Located within Massachusetts.

Reliable access to a smartphone with a data plan for the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have any cognitive disabilities that prevent me from participating in studies.

Current psychiatric symptoms that interfere with the individual's ability to provide consent or complete the research procedures (e.g., acute mania, acute psychosis, eating disorder threatening medical stability)

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive daily psychoeducational videos and complete daily surveys and cognitive tests

4 weeks

Daily virtual interactions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in BPD and depressive symptoms, and complete additional cognitive tests

4 weeks

Virtual assessments at day 60

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Neuropsychological Feedback
• Non-BPD-related Educational Videos
• Psychoeducational Videos

Trial Overview The study tests whether educational videos about BPD and feedback on cognitive tests can help manage BPD symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to watch either BPD-related videos or non-BPD-related ones while completing surveys and cognitive tests at four times during the study.

Participant Groups

Group I: BPD Videos and No Feedback Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Ten daily 4-10 minute psychoeducational videos about BPD.

Group II: BPD Videos and Feedback Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Ten daily 4-10 minute psychoeducational videos about BPD and personalized feedback about performance on neuropsychological tasks.

Group III: Non-BPD Videos and No Feedback Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Ten daily 4-10 minute educational videos about health-related topics other than BPD.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mclean Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials

221

Recruited

22,500+

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Collaborator

Trials

63

Recruited

2,900+

References

1. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Online psychoeducation and digital assessments as a first step of treatment for borderline personality disorder: A protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. [2023]

2. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Randomized Controlled Trial of Web-Based Psychoeducation for Women With Borderline Personality Disorder. [2019]

3. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The impact of educational interventions on modifying health practitioners' attitudes and practice in treating people with borderline personality disorder: an integrative review. [2022]

4. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Using commercially available films to teach about borderline personality disorder. [2017]

5. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A preliminary, randomized trial of psychoeducation for women with borderline personality disorder. [2022]

6. Scotland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Student health professionals' attitudes and experience after watching "Ida's Diary", a first-person account of living with borderline personality disorder: Mixed methods study. [2018]

7. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A psychoeducational group intervention for family and friends of youth with borderline personality disorder features: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. [2023]

8. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Features of YouTube™ videos produced by individuals who self-identify with borderline personality disorder. [2022]