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The present research proposal aims at investigating the distinction between healthy and pathological narcissism. In particular, the role of empathy is studied.The present study is the first in which patients with narcissistic personality disorder…
Our long-range goal is to develop a comprehensive, clinically and cost effective treatment for BPD that produces both symptom remission and functional recovery. We aim to determine the role that group ST can have in the comprehensive treatment of…
Primary objective:To investigate the efficacy of a 12-week group-based training for female adolescents with CD (DBT-CD-A) compared to treatment as usual (TAU) within youth welfare institutions. It is hypothesised that add-on highly structured DBT-CD…
Studies examining the effect of couple therapy or couple-based interventions in treatment for personality disorder are very scarce and more research is required. Therefore, the present study examines the effect of couple-based interventions in…
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of MBT-DH in comparison to MBT-IOP. A secondary aim is to explore the cost-effectiveness and matching potential of various baseline variables that might help treatment selection procedures…
The primary aim of the proposed study is to investigate whether adjunctive treatment of negative self-image with a specific intervention module (i.e. COMET) has added value in the treatment of patients with BPD compared with MBT without such a…
The main aim of the study is to investigate the influence of discussing religious issues during therapy on treatment outcome, both 6 months after start of treatment and 1,5 year after start of treatment. In addition, the study will take possible…
The objective of this study is to describe the process of application as well as the outcomes of a Collaborative Care program provided for patients with severe personality disorders in specialized mental health care. The following research questions…
Main objectives: to compare the effect of a short term intensive DBT treatment program (3 months) with the effect of outpatient DBT, (1) in terms of reduction of suicidal and/or self-destructive behaviour and (2) with regard to reduction of severity…
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Incredible Years (IY) training to reduce behavior problems in young children. Also, the effect of IY on parenting skills and parenting stress will be examined.
Objective: primary hypothesis: The level of complaints drops more in patients who have completed module schemafocused mindfulness than in patients who have completed the module self-image. Secondary hypotheses: The Personality Severity Index (PSI)…
Objective: Main objective of this study is to compare the area under the MPH saliva concentration versus time curve (AUC) following ingestion of immediate and sustained release formulations of MPH in children with ADHD. Secondary objectives are: 1.…
Primary Objective: * Is CBM-I successful in changing the cognitive bias in patients with cluster-C personality disorders or personality disorder NOS?Secondary Objective(s): * Will patients following CBM-I show a significant reduction in symptoms and…
In this randomised controlled study, the effects of art therapy is examined on psychological functioning of patients with a personality disorder. It is expected that art therapy results in less personality pathology, more acceptance, and less…
This document aims to be a proposal for a research into the efficacy of inpatient DGT. Research results of standard outpatient DGT (executed within minimal one year, without aftercare) in treating chronically impulsive and/or self harming behaviour…
To compare the effectivity of individual SFT as described by Giesen-Bloo et al (2006) versus group SFT in patients with borderline personality disorder in an outpatient setting.
In this study, we will test the efficacy of SFT in forensic patients with 4 severe personality disorders -- Antisocial, Narcissistic, Borderline, and Paranoid Personality Disorders -- in ameliorating personality disorder symptoms and reducing risk…
Aim of this study is to measure the effect of the child-parent intervention *Samen Stevig Staan* in decreasing the problem behavior of youngsters with MID. A secondary aim is to investigate the influence on this relation of several child- and…
To compare the effectiveness of group versus individual parent management training (PMT) in preschool children with disruptive behavior problems and to identify predictors and moderators of treatment response.
The primary objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that discontinuation of antipsychotics does not lead to deterioration in functioning as measured by the ABC.