STAIR Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Emotion Regulation

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySanno Zack, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Stanford University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial will test if STAIR therapy can help people with PTSD, emotional issues, and borderline personality disorder by teaching them to manage their emotions and improve their relationships. STAIR therapy, which stands for Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation, has been used in various contexts to help individuals with PTSD and other emotional issues by teaching emotion management and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with PTSD or Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms, who can commit to group therapy rules. It's not suitable for those already in DBT or trauma-focused therapy.

Inclusion Criteria

I have a mental health condition that can be treated with DBT.

I am 18 years old or older.

Meet DSM-5 criteria for a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

+2 more

Exclusion Criteria

I am currently undergoing a specific therapy for trauma.

My doctor advised against STAIR therapy for me.

Participant Groups

The study tests the STAIR group therapy's effectiveness on PTSD and emotional dysregulation compared to standard treatments like DBT, aiming to improve mental health care quality.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Waitlist controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

First, participants will remain on the DBT waitlist for 12 weeks receiving no active intervention and will complete pre and post-measures. Then participants will complete 1.5 hr group sessions once per week for 12 weeks of Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). Participants will complete self-report measures pre, post, and at one month intervals.

Group II: STAIRExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete 1.5 hr group sessions once per week for 12 weeks of Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). Participants will complete self-report measures pre, post, and at one month intervals.