About this trial
The aim of this randomised clinical trial is to evaluate the short and longterm effects of a transdiagnostic mentalization-based intervention (Lighthouse MBT Parenting Program) compared to care as usal (CAU) for parents with a mental disorder in adult mental health service.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age >18 years
Seeking treatment for one of the following non-psychotic disorders according to ICD-10: obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders (F40-42), posttraumatic stress disorder (DF43), personality disorders (F60-61), or one of the previous disorders and a drug-or alcohol related disorder (F10-19) (i.e. 'dual diagnosis disorder')
Parent of at least one child aged 0-17 years of age at baseline
Fluent i.e., sufficient Danish language skills
Disqualifiers
Possibility of a learning disability (IQ<75)
A diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder or antisocial personality disorder
Presence of a comorbid psychiatric disorder that requires specialist treatment elsewhere
Concurrent psychotherapeutic treatment outside the clinic
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Lighthouse MBT Parenting Program (LPP)
- Care as usual (CAU)
Treatment groups
Locations
2Sponsors and collaborators
Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital
Lead sponsor
University of Copenhagen
Collaborator