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New treatment option for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Official title Internal Family Systems Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07342907
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) involves intense emotional ups and downs, unstable relationships, impulsivity, and a poor sense of self. These challenges often lead to addiction, self-harm, and frequent use of healthcare services.
- Time commitment: about 15 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Resident of Ontario, Canada;
- Sufficient fluency in English to provide informed consent, participate in therapy sessions, and complete self-reported assessments;
- Diagnosis of borderline personality disorder confirmed by a healthcare professional authorized to establish such a diagnosis in Ontario;
- Willingness and ability (including financial means) to participate in the 50-session, 12-15-month intervention and the study assessments;
- Capacity and willingness to provide written informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Current manic or psychotic symptoms regardless of diagnosis;
- Substance dependence severe enough to interfere with meaningful level of engagement in the study intervention.
- Cognitive impairment or neurological disorders that would preclude informed consent or meaningful participation in the study intervention.
- Concurrent participation in any another form of psychotherapy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tiny, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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 study runs about 15 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tiny, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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