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Empathy anomalies in BPD: new study investigates how understanding others changes over time

NCT ID NCT05381649

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how empathy works in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Researchers used a computer test and questionnaires to measure two types of empathy: understanding others' thoughts and feeling their emotions. About 30 participants were assessed four times over two years to see if empathy changes with the severity of the condition.

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Study facts

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

General adult psychiatry patients aged 18 to 65 whose primary diagnosis is EUPD.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * General adult psychiatry patients aged 18 to 65 * Primary diagnosis is EUPD, as per ICD-11 criteria (World Health Organisation - International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics) * Able to speak and read English * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria • Comorbid psychosis or learning disability

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Conditions

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borderline personality disorder

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Emotionally unstable personality disorder, borderline type

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NHS Lothian

    Livingston, United Kingdom

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