Teen brain scans aim to unravel borderline personality disorder
NCT ID NCT07540429
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses fMRI brain scans to understand how the brain works in teenagers with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Researchers will compare brain activity in teens with BPD, teens with ADHD, and healthy teens. The goal is to learn more about the brain areas involved in social thinking and self-control, which may help improve future treatments.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 21 people
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- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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12 to 17 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female adolescents meeting DIB-R criteria for BPD group * Female adolescents meeting kSADS-PL for ADHD group * Female adolescents without any psychologic disorders Exclusion Criteria: * Any medical history with head trauma, chronic neurologic disease, any contraindications for fRMI, claustrophobia or pregnancy.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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EPSM de la Somme
RECRUITINGDury, 80480, France