Clinical trials
Borderline Personality Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting borderline personality disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 45 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07341438Recruiting
Physical activity for personality disorders
This trial is testing whether physical activity can help people with borderline or avoidant personality disorder. It is open to adults who are already getting treatment at two specific clinics in Denmark.
Gentofte Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07337889Recruiting
Borderline personality as a relationship disorder study
This study compares people with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and healthy controls to understand how relationships are affected. It may help find better ways to support people with these conditions.
MontpellierAges 18–45 - NCT07342907Recruiting
Internal Family Systems therapy for borderline personality disorder
This study tests a type of talk therapy called Internal Family Systems (IFS) to see if it helps people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). You would attend 50 therapy sessions over about 12-15 months to explore how this approach may improve your symptoms and well-being.
Tiny, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06563466Recruiting
Pegasus: Better treatment for emotional instability
This study tests a new way to treat emotionally unstable personality disorder (also called borderline personality disorder) by including family or close friends in therapy. It aims to see if this approach improves how patients feel and function.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06972368Recruiting
Home brain stimulation for depression in borderline personality disorder
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation device (tDCS) used at home can help with depression in people with borderline personality disorder. If you have BPD and current depression, you may be able to participate from home using your smartphone.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07197502Recruiting
Treating borderline personality disorder with brain stimulation
This study tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to see if this treatment can improve symptoms and is safe for people with BPD.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05651295Recruiting
Smartphone precision study to improve emotion regulation
This trial tests a precision approach delivered through a smartphone to better track and target how you manage strong emotions. It may help if you have ongoing difficulty regulating emotions day to day.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05800925Recruiting
Triage survey to check who can join psychiatry research
This study uses a short questionnaire to figure out who is eligible to join future psychiatry research. It may help people get routed into studies that match their situation and safety needs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06913738Recruiting
Extended therapy for borderline personality disorder
This study tests a longer version of a therapy called Good Psychiatric Management for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to see if the extended program helps symptoms more than usual care.
BayonneAges 18 years+ - NCT06817980Recruiting
Sense of self and physical activity study
This study looks at how physical activity affects your sense of self in people with schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, or inner ear disorders. It involves vision tests, exercise, and questionnaires.
StrasbourgAges 18–60 - NCT06772831Recruiting
Cognitive reappraisal training for borderline personality
This study tests a thinking strategy called 'cognitive reappraisal training' for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The goal is to see if this training helps manage emotions and symptoms related to BPD.
New York, New YorkAges 18–55 - NCT06683014RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA study for borderline personality disorder
This trial tests if a single dose of MDMA, given under supervision, can help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). You will stay overnight after the session and be followed up for two weeks.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT06675461Enrolling by invitation
Brief talk therapy for suicidal patients with borderline personality disorder
This trial tests a short talk therapy for people with borderline personality disorder who come to the emergency department after hurting themselves or thinking about suicide. The goal is to see if this brief help can ease suicidal thoughts and keep you safer.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16 years+ - NCT06446765RecruitingPhase 2
Mindfulness and brain feedback to boost BPD therapy
This study tests whether combining mindfulness training with brain scan feedback (neurofeedback) can improve the benefits of regular talk therapy for adults with borderline personality disorder. It takes place at Yale University.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT07639957Recruiting
How Gender Affects Borderline Personality Disorder
This study explores how borderline personality disorder (BPD)—a condition affecting emotions, relationships, and self-image—may differ based on gender identity. Researchers want to understand these differences to improve diagnosis and treatment for all patients.
HeidelbergAges 18–65 - NCT06606002Recruiting
Group therapy for borderline symptoms in teens
This study tests if group schema therapy helps teenagers reduce borderline personality symptoms. It may be a good option if you have some borderline traits and can attend group sessions in Finnish.
Turku, Southwest FinlandAges 15–22 - NCT06493708Recruiting
EMDR Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
This study tests whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can help people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). EMDR is a type of talk therapy often used for trauma, and this trial wants to see if it can improve BPD symptoms.
Brescia, BresciaAges 18–65 - NCT06458933RecruitingPhase 2
Couples therapy for borderline personality disorder
This study tests talk therapy for couples where one person has borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to see if the therapy helps improve symptoms and relationship quality.
Toronto, CaliforniaAges 19 years+ - NCT06106555Recruiting
What helps in DBT for borderline personality disorder
This study looks at what helps people get better from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder. It will track factors like self-harm and therapy progress to understand what works best.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06018272Recruiting
Mentalization therapy for borderline personality disorder
This trial compares a therapy called mentalization-based treatment with other proven therapies for people with borderline personality disorder. It aims to find out which approach works better for reducing self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
BerlinAges 18–65 - NCT05986552Enrolling by invitation
How group or individual therapy affects schema therapy for BPD
This study compares individual and group formats of schema therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to see which format works better for reducing symptoms and improving daily life.
AmsterdamAges 18–70 - NCT05942651Recruiting
tMS for impulsivity in borderline personality disorder
This trial studies whether magnetic brain stimulation (tMS) can reduce impulsive symptoms in people with borderline personality disorder. It may help by changing how brain networks involved in impulse control work.
Bron, AURAAges 18 years+ - NCT05913544Recruiting
Integrative therapy for young adults with borderline personality disorder
This trial tests a short integrative therapy program along with repeated thinking (neurocognitive) and mental health assessments for young adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It may help improve symptoms and cognitive functioning by combining structured therapy and targeted evaluations.
NîmesAges 16–25 - NCT05765864Recruiting
Study of self-harm in at-risk teens
This study looks at self-harm and thoughts/behaviors related to safety in teenagers who are considered at higher risk. It may help researchers better understand what supports are needed for teens who self-harm without wanting to die.
LjubljanaAges 13–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for borderline personality disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 45 recruiting borderline personality disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a borderline personality disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a borderline personality disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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