Borderline Personality Disorder
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting a research study to see if a new intervention can improve symptoms in individuals with borderline personality disorder. Join our research study today!
Fast Facts
Ages 18-55
diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
no clinically significant or unstable medical conditions
compensation provided
conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are evaluating a borderline personality disorder (BPD) intervention that involves neurofeedback.
Neurofeedback uses MRI scans to show you how active a certain region of your brain is in order to try and teach you to control it.
Findings from this clinical research study may improve symptoms in individuals with BPD.
Participants will complete interviews, questionnaires, and MRI scanning.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are evaluating a borderline personality disorder (BPD) intervention that involves neurofeedback.
Neurofeedback uses MRI scans to show you how active a certain region of your brain is in order to try and teach you to control it.
Findings from this clinical research study may improve symptoms in individuals with BPD.
Participants will complete interviews, questionnaires, and MRI scanning.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
This research study is aimed at determining if a new intervention can improve symptoms in individuals with borderline personality disorder.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Ages 18-55
- Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- No clinically significant or unstable medical conditions
- Unmedicated or stable antidepressant regime
- Speak English
- Right handed
- No history of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Able to undergo MRI scan
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
- No use of antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, or other medications (except SSRI antidepressants) likely to influence cerebral blood flow
- No psychotic or organic mental disorder
- No eye problems or difficulties in corrected vision
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Visit 1: Interviewing an self-report (up to 3 hours)
- Visit 2-3: Functional MRI (approximately 2.5 hours)
- Follow-up Assessments: Collected every two weeks for 10 weeks (15 minutes)
- Follow-up Visit 4: Interview and self-report (1 hour)
Compensation is provided for your participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in this study.