Effects of Mindfulness Training on Emotion Regulation and Impulsivity
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Mindfulness Skills
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
- Enrollment
- 70
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Barrat Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Mindfulness training has proven to be a reliable treatment for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).The present randomized-controlled study examines the effects of mindfulness training on emotion regulation and impulsitivy. In addition, fMRI data was collected pre and post intervention. 70 patients with BPD diagnosis were randomized to either mindfulness or interpersonal effectiveness skills training. Assessments were conucted pre-and-post-intervention.
Investigators
Juan Carlos Pascual
Principal Investigator
Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Barrat Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11)
Time Frame: 1-past week
The current version of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale is composed of 30 items describing common impulsive or non-impulsive (for reverse scored items) behaviors and preferences. Items are scored on a 4-point-scale, with higher scores indicating higher impulsivity.
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Time Frame: 1-past week
The DERS is a 28-item-scale that measures difficulties in emotion regulation. Each item has to be rated in a 5-point scale, with higher scores indicating higher difficulties in emotion regulation.
Secondary Outcomes
- Borderline Symptoms List (BSL-23)(1-past-week)