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
- 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 - NCT06880640Recruiting
Impulsivity in borderline personality disorder
This study looks at how emotions affect impulsive behaviors in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to understand these patterns better, which could help improve future treatments.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT02097706RecruitingPhase 2
Drug study for borderline personality disorder
This Phase 2 study tests a new medicine for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to see if it can improve symptoms. You may qualify if you have a confirmed BPD diagnosis and meet safety and medication rules.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06626789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain signal training to help regulate emotions
This study tests a new brain-training technique that may help people with borderline personality disorder manage their emotions better. You will do mental exercises while an MRI scans your brain, and the results will show whether this training can reduce emotional distress.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–65 - NCT07551882RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin and self-compassion training for borderline personality disorder
This study tests whether oxytocin (a hormone given as a nasal spray) combined with training in self-compassion can help people with borderline personality disorder, especially those who are very self-critical. You would receive the oxytocin spray and participate in self-compassion training sessions over several weeks.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–50 - NCT03846375Recruiting
Therapy trial for self-harm and suicidal thoughts
This study looks at emotional regulation during and alongside standard outpatient dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for people who have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts. It may help the team understand which emotions or patterns change with treatment.
BergenAges 18–65 - NCT04318899Recruiting
Studying who benefits in a specific borderline personality therapy program
This study looks at which factors predict how people do over time and how well they respond to a therapy program for borderline personality disorder. If you have a history of repeated self-harm, your experiences may help researchers understand who is most likely to improve—and why.
Oslo, OsloAges 12–70 - NCT06195553Recruiting
STEPPS program for borderline personality disorder and families
This study tests a program called STEPPS to help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) learn new skills. It also offers a program for family members to learn how to support their loved one.
Castellon, SpainAges 18 years+ - NCT07450105Enrolling by invitation
Intensive DBT for Teens Who Self-Harm or Feel Suicidal
This study tests whether an intensive type of therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help teenagers who are hurting themselves or feeling suicidal. It focuses on young people with signs of borderline personality disorder, and includes parents or caregivers in the treatment.
BergenAges 14–17 - NCT06591754Enrolling by invitation
Personality disorder therapy study at Karolinska
This trial tests a special talk therapy (ISTDP) for people with personality disorders. It aims to see if the therapy helps in a psychiatric clinic setting.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06944587Recruiting
Personalized care for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial is testing a new way to treat pancreatic cancer that has spread to nearby tissues but not to distant organs. It uses a tailored plan that may include chemotherapy and possibly surgery. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps people live longer and better.
Bergen, NorwayAges 18 years+ - NCT05500391RecruitingPhase 2
Testing whether remote nurse monitoring works like in-person checks
This Phase 2 study compares two ways of checking your cancer follow-up: a doctor or nurse visits in person versus remote monitoring by phone and imaging. The goal is to see whether remote monitoring can safely replace or match in-person care for certain low-risk cancers and after surgery.
AmiensAges 18 years+
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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
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.