Can eye movement therapy tame borderline personality disorder?
NCT ID NCT06493708
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy proven for PTSD, can help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Researchers will give 56 adults 14 weekly EMDR sessions and measure changes in emotional and behavioral symptoms. The goal is to see if EMDR can improve emotional regulation and reduce the core difficulties of BPD in a real-world clinic setting.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a short-term therapy to improve emotional regulation and reduce core symptoms in people with borderline personality disorder.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 56 participants and no control group, so results may not be generalizable. EMDR may not be effective for BPD symptoms beyond trauma.
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ASST Spedali Civili Brescia
RECRUITINGBrescia, Brescia, 25123, Italy
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