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Can ear acupuncture soothe borderline personality disorder symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07476300

Symptom relief Sponsor: Jenny Gentizon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study will test whether a brief ear acupuncture program, delivered by specially trained nurses, is feasible and helpful for adults hospitalized with borderline personality disorder. Fifteen participants will receive five ear acupuncture sessions over nine days, in addition to their usual care. The study will measure attendance and look for early signs of benefit in emotional control, anxiety, and sleep quality.

What this could mean

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Active substance
auricular acupuncture (N.A.D.A. protocol)
What this could lead to
If this small pilot shows promise, it could point toward a safe, drug-free way to help hospitalized patients with borderline personality disorder feel calmer and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, tiny pilot study with only 15 people and no comparison group. It is designed to test feasibility, not effectiveness, so results may not be meaningful or generalizable.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 15 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria * Aged 18 years or older * Currently hospitalized in a psychiatric unit at the Prangins site of Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) * Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, as documented in the medical record * Able to speak and understand French * Able to communicate verbally * Clinically stable enough to participate, as determined by the healthcare team * Able to understand the study information and provide written informed consent Exclusion criteria * Presence of severe clinical instability, such as: marked agitation, high risk of suicide, risk of harm to others * Inability to provide informed consent (for example, due to impaired judgment or legal protective measures) * Currently hospitalized in a seclusion or isolation room * Expected discharge from hospital before completion of the five acupuncture sessions * Current treatment with anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications * Current treatment with immunosuppressive medications * Currently receiving acupuncture treatment for any reason * Received acupuncture within the past three months for anxiety, emotional regulation, relaxation, or sleep problems * Participation in intensive behavioral therapy programs outside usual care that target similar outcomes * Presence of skin lesions, irritation, or infection on the ears * Severe fear of needles * Inability to remain still during acupuncture sessions

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Conditions

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borderline personality disorder

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Borderline personality disorder

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Locations

  • Psychiatric hospitalization units at the Prangins site of the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV)

    Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

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