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
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 12 tagged with Antisocial personality disorder itself.
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Can a talking therapy steer youth away from crime?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial evaluates PULS, a cognitive behavioral treatment designed to promote prosocial behavior and reduce criminal attitudes, for youth aged 16-21 placed in Swedish institutional care due to criminal involvement. The study compares PULS plus usual care against usual care alon…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 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 …
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:47 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…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC