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Cultural Adaptation and Implementation of DBT for Adolescents With Emotional Disorders
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn if Dialectical behavior therapy Skills Training for Adolescents (DBT-A-ST) works on emotional disorders in adolescents. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does DBT-A-ST produce faster improvements (i.e., steeper slopes), compared to ASG, on primary and secondary outcome measures during treatment and 3-month follow-up? Does DBT-A-ST produce greater improvements, compared to SBG, on primary and secondary outcome measures? Participants is: Randomly assigned to (a) a culturally adapted DBT-A-ST or (b) Satir-based group (SBG). Received five assessments before the start of the trial (T1), after 4, 8 sessions (T2, T3), at post-intervention (T4), and 3-month follow-up (T5).
Official title: Cultural Adaptation and Implementation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Group for Adolescents With Emotional Disorders: a Feasibility Study and a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2024-10-24
Completion Date
2028-07-31
Last Updated
2026-05-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Culturally adapted DBT-A-ST group
The culturally adapted DBT-A-ST consists of 15 weekly group sessions, each lasting 120 minutes, including a 10-minute break. It maintains the core elements of standard DBT-A, including its philosophical foundation and treatment strategies. Therapists focus on teaching DBT skills through various methods such as modeling, structured behavioral rehearsals, and feedback. Each session begins with a 40-minute group mindfulness exercise and homework review, followed by 60 minutes dedicated to skill-specific didactics and experiential activities, concluding with a 10-minute homework assignment. Two group leaders facilitate the sessions, and participants track their skill usage daily with diary cards, which are reviewed weekly.
Satir-based group (SBG)
SBG, grounded in Satir's Iceberg Theory, aims to enhance self-awareness and communication by exploring participants' deeper emotions and beliefs. Sessions include emotional sharing, communication skills training, and role-play exercises. The program spans 15 weekly sessions (2 hours each): 10 for adolescents and 3 involving both adolescents and their parents. Activities focus on practicing communication stances, reflection, and group discussion to foster personal growth and improved relationships. The inclusion of parents is designed to help teens build supportive, resilient connections.
Locations (2)
MacKay Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
MacKay Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan