Smartphone app may help tame daily stress in borderline personality

NCT ID NCT07464301

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: GGZ Centraal Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a smartphone app called SAM could help adults with borderline personality disorder traits manage daily stress. Sixteen participants used the app for four weeks, answering quick stress questions several times a day and getting feedback on their patterns. The goal was to see if the app could lower stress levels and improve coping skills. Since the study was small and had no comparison group, the results are preliminary.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Stress management mobile application (SAM app)
What this could lead to: If it works, this app could offer a simple, low-cost way for people with borderline personality traits to better understand and manage their daily stress.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (16 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The app was designed for autism, not specifically for borderline personality disorder.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

borderline personality disorder Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER PERCEIVED STRESS STRESS (PSYCHOLOGY)

Contacts and locations

Locations

GGZ Centraal

Amersfoort, 3811MG, Netherlands

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