One-day TMS and medicine for suicidal thoughts in BPD
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a single day of accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) combined with the medication D-cycloserine can reduce suicidal thoughts in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to find a fast-acting treatment option for those who are struggling.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
- You have had moderate to severe suicidal thoughts in the past two weeks.
- You are not currently in a manic or hypomanic episode or experiencing serious psychotic symptoms.
- You do not have a severe alcohol or drug problem that would interfere with treatment.
- You have no metal in your head or neck, no history of seizures, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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