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New treatment option for Borderline Personality Disorder
Official title Conceptualizing Borderline Personality Disorder as a Relationship Use Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07337889
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to explore a novel conceptualization of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as a "Relationship Use Disorder." The research proposes that BPD shares key features with behavioral addictions, specifically addiction to interpersonal relationships. The study builds upon previous findings suggesting that individuals with BPD experience intense emotional dysregulation, including negative self-perception, shame, and a compulsive need for external validation.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- General : aged 18-45
- Specific :
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)assessed by SCID, without bipolar disorder
- Bipolar disorder (assessed by SCID), without BPD (evaluated by SCID)
- Healthy controls with no psychiatric disorders (screened by SCID).
You likely can't join if
- Psychotic disorders (evaluated by SCID)
- lack of informed consent
- Not affiliated with social security
- Under judicial or administrative confinement or involuntary hospitalization
- Protected by law (e.g., under guardianship)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
See the full eligibility criteria
- General : aged 18-45
- Specific :
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)assessed by SCID, without bipolar disorder
- Bipolar disorder (assessed by SCID), without BPD (evaluated by SCID)
- Healthy controls with no psychiatric disorders (screened by SCID).
- Psychotic disorders (evaluated by SCID)
- lack of informed consent
- Not affiliated with social security
- Under judicial or administrative confinement or involuntary hospitalization
- Protected by law (e.g., under guardianship)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Inability to understand, speak, or write in French
- Inability to understand the study's purpose or methodology
- Excluded from another study during the exclusion period
- Participants who have received over €6000 in annual indemnities
- For Bipolar Participants (without BPD) : Current moderate or severe depressive episode (BDI score \> 18) or Current hypomanic/manic episode (YMRS \< 12)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Montpellier, France
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Montpellier, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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