Ear acupuncture for adults in the hospital with borderline personality disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether ear acupuncture (tiny needles in the ears) can help adults with borderline personality disorder who are in the hospital feel better. It's a new approach that may help with emotional well-being, but this is an early-stage study, so there may be limited direct benefits.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are currently staying in a psychiatric unit at the Prangins site of Lausanne University Hospital
- You have a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder in your medical record
- You can speak French and communicate verbally
- Your healthcare team considers you stable enough to take part
- You are not on blood-thinning or immunosuppressive medications, and you have no severe fear of needles
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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