How the brain imagines things in borderline personality disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses EEG (a safe, non-invasive test that measures brain waves) to look at how people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) imagine things in their minds, compared with people who do not have BPD. Participating may help researchers understand the brain patterns behind mental imagery, which could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (or you are a healthy volunteer without any mental health conditions).
- You do not have any neurological disorders, such as epilepsy or a past brain injury.
- You do not have other psychiatric conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD treated with methylphenidate.
- You do not have an active substance use problem (tobacco use is okay).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have not been placed under legal guardianship.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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