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Trichal (2020)

Low Limited indexing · Non-Randomized Trial · Supportive (Non-Randomized) · n = 50
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.644
0 Low < 0.56 Moderate 0.56–0.77 High ≥ 0.78 1
Study Details
ConditionBorderline personality disorder
Clinical domainAnxiety & Stress
PopulationBPD patients
Sample sizen = 50
Country / SettingUSA - mental health clinic, BPD focus
Protocol clusterGeneral/Varied KY
Duration6 months
Control typeWaitlist
ComparatorWaitlist control
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeBPD symptoms
Scales usedDBT-WCCL; emotion regulation scales; BPD severity
Key resultBPD severity decreased; emotion regulation improved
Effect sized = 0.55 (emotion regulation); small-moderate effect
ES value0.55 (d)
Retention84% (42/50 completed)
SafetyNo adverse events; emotion regulation support beneficial
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Methodological Summary

Pilot; integrated with mindfulness; medium sample

KY Protocol Components

Mindfulness Practices (Including KY) for Borderline Personality Disorder DESIGN: Mixed methods — 6-month mindfulness intervention + qualitative study. POPULATION: 50 patients with BPD (started 55, 50 completed). DURATION: 6 months of mindfulness practices with medications. PRACTICES USED: • Kundalini Yoga (64% effectiveness reported) • Sudarshan Kriya (58% effectiveness reported) • Other mindful exercises OUTCOMES: BPD symptom checklist (administered pre and post by trained professionals). MOST IMPROVED SYMPTOMS: Affective instability, inappropriate anger, feeling of emptiness. NOTE: This is NOT purely a KY study. It combines KY with Sudarshan Kriya and other mindfulness practices. The KY was most effective practice (64%) but not used in isolation. Published in Int J Indian Psychol. Author appeals to include mindfulness training in social work education.

Quality Item Scores — 1 fail · 2 partial · 3 pass · ★ critical
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Critical fails4
Raw QI0.667
SAF0.965
Adjusted QI0.644
Final ratingLow