Avoidant personality disorder

MONDO:0002027

A disorder characterized by an enduring pattern of avoidance of social situations and interpersonal contact due to overwhelming feelings of social inadequacy and a hypersensitivity to negative evaluation or rejection.

Also known as: anxious personality disorder

9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Avoidant personality disorder itself.

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Karate and walking tested as new tools for personality disorder management

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The PANDA trial is testing whether a walking program or supervised karate training are safe and acceptable for adults with borderline or avoidant personality disorders. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to usual treatment alone, usual treatment plus walking, or usua…

Sponsor: Julie Midtgaard • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC

Avoidant personality disorder

Where it sits in the disease tree

Karate and walking tested as new tools for personality disorder management