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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New therapy aims to tame psychopathy in prisoners
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new therapy program called PSYCHOPATHY.COMP for male prison inmates with psychopathy. The goal is to see if 20 weeks of compassion-focused sessions can reduce psychopathic traits and improve emotional control. Researchers will compare the therapy to usual priso…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a 'Mentalizing' therapy tame teen conduct disorders?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for teens aged 12-19 with oppositional defiant or conduct disorders. One group gets mentalization-based therapy (MBT), which helps teens understand their own and others' thoughts and feelings. The other group gets standard psychiatric care plus …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:47 UTC
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Can body awareness ease personality disorder symptoms? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests sensorimotor psychotherapy, a body-oriented therapy, for people with personality disorders who experienced early childhood trauma. The therapy uses 12 group sessions to teach skills for regulating emotions and body responses. Researchers will compare it to standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tilburg University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Brain stimulation trial targets Psychopathy's social blind spots
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, can temporarily improve social cognition and brain function in 60 adults with high psychopathic traits. Participants will receive either real or sham TMS over three sessio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC