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Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

From: Detailed statistical analysis plan for the short-term versus long-term mentalisation-based therapy for outpatients with subthreshold or diagnosed borderline personality disorder randomised clinical trial (MBT-RCT)

 

General criteria of the outpatient clinic

Criteria exclusive to the trial

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