91
Participants
Start Date
March 31, 2001
Primary Completion Date
January 31, 2008
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2012
Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine is administered in standard dosing 20, 40, 60, 80 mg increased monthly if tolerated
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a form of CBT originally developed to treat suicidal and self injuring individuals with borderline personality disorder. Treatment consists of 2 sessions/week: individual psychotherapy and skills training group.
Supportive psychotherapy
Supportive therapy is a manualized form of psychotherapy designed to enhance individual's strengths and coping mechanisms while reducing distress.
New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIH
New York State Psychiatric Institute
OTHER