Antisocial personality disorder
MONDO:0001164A disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others that is manifested in childhood or early adolescence. (adapted from DSM-IV)
Also known as: Sociopathy, asocial personality, dissocial personality disorder, psychopathic personality, psychopathic personality disorder, psychopathy, sociopathic personality
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Drugs and therapy together: a new hope for anxiety, depression, and more?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study is testing whether combining standard psychiatric medications (like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs) with individual cognitive behavioral therapy can improve symptoms and daily functioning in people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disord…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rakitzi, Stavroula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home therapy aims to curb crime in young adults with mental illness
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a therapy called Multisystemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA) for young people aged 16–26 who have a mental illness and a recent arrest or jail release. The therapy is home-based and involves therapists and coaches working with the young adult and their fam…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special therapy keep young offenders out of trouble?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a therapy called Multisystemic Therapy-Emerging Adults (MST-EA) for young people aged 16-26 with substance use issues and recent arrests. The therapy works with the young adult and their social network at home and in the community to reduce criminal behavior and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chestnut Health Systems • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can talk therapy cut crime risk in people with personality disorders?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether schema therapy, a type of talk therapy, can help people with personality disorders who are in outpatient forensic care. Five participants received therapy for up to two years. Researchers measured changes in their thinking patterns, risk of re-offendi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:11 UTC
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Caregiver support program shows promise for families facing eating disorders
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called Family Connections for caregivers of people with both an eating disorder and a personality disorder. The goal was to see if the program could reduce stress and conflict at home. 124 Spanish caregivers took part, and researchers measured things l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can family therapy tame teen aggression? new study says maybe
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a therapy called FAST (Forensic Outpatient Systemic Therapy) helps teens aged 12-21 with conduct disorder or aggressive behavior. The therapy involves weekly sessions with the teen and their caregivers for several months. Researchers measured changes …
Sponsor: Utrecht University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC