| General criteria of the outpatient clinic | Criteria exclusive to the trial |
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Inclusion criteria | • Aged 18–60 • Personality disorder(s) considered to be the primary diagnosis | • A minimum of four confirmed DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for borderline personality disorder • Written informed consent |
Exclusion criteria | • Learning disability (IQ < 75) • A full diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder or antisocial personality disorder • Presence of a comorbid psychiatric disorder that requires specialist treatment • Current (past 2 months) substance dependence including alcohol • Concurrent psychotherapeutic treatment outside the clinic | • Unable to understand Danish • Lack of informed consent |