Ear acupuncture for borderline personality disorder in hospital
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture on specific points of the ear can help adults with borderline personality disorder during a hospital stay. It aims to see if this simple treatment can improve emotional well-being and reduce distress.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You need to be staying in a psychiatric hospital unit at the Prangins site of Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV)
- You must have a documented diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
- You need to be able to speak and understand French
- You can't be on blood-thinning or immune-suppressing medications
- You must not have had acupuncture in the past three months for anxiety, relaxation, sleep, or emotional issues
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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