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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 11 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 8 countries (most in United States (2), Canada (2), France (2)). 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 1/2 (1), Phase 2 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 11Clinical trials
- 2New in 30 days
- 8Countries
Newest Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) clinical trials
All recruiting trials (11)
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Left DLPFC rTMS vs iTBS for emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and NSSI in Borderline Personality Disorder
This trial tests whether high-frequency rTMS or intermittent theta-burst stimulation over the left DLPFC can help reduce emotional instability, impulsivity, and non-suicidal self-injury in adults with Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Enhanced DBT skills group for Borderline Personality Disorder
This study tests whether a 12-week DBT skills group helps reduce self-harm and suicidal behavior in people with borderline personality disorder better than a shorter 6-month program or usual care.
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Emotional dysregulation in adolescents with complex trauma traits
Researchers will observe teens to see how emotional dysregulation shows up in CPTSD and how it differs from BPD and PTSD.
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TMS plus Emotion Regulation Skills Training for Borderline Personality Disorder
This study tests whether adding transcranial magnetic stimulation to emotion regulation skills training helps people with borderline personality disorder improve their ability to manage emotions.
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Gender and Borderline Personality Disorder: a look at relationships and self-view
This study tests how gender identities relate to relationship experiences and self-perception in people with borderline personality disorder.
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Ketamine with DBT for suicidality in adults with treatment-resistant depression or bipolar disorder and BPD
This study tests whether four ketamine infusions plus Dialectical Behavioural Therapy can more quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in adults with Borderline Personality Disorder and treatment-resistant depression or bipolar disorder.
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One-Day Accelerated TMS with D-cycloserine in adults with borderline personality disorder
This study tests whether a single day of fast-tracked TMS combined with the drug D-cycloserine can help adults with Borderline Personality Disorder who have recent suicidal thoughts.
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Internal Family Systems therapy for borderline personality disorder
This pilot will try Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to see if it reduces symptoms in people with borderline personality disorder who can participate from Ontario.
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Physical activity to help manage borderline or avoidant personality disorder
This project will test whether an 8-week pedometer-based walking program or supervised karate can be safe, acceptable, and helpful for adults with borderline or avoidant personality disorder who are receiving outpatient treatment.
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See if Borderline Personality Disorder can be viewed as a Relationship-Use Disorder
Researchers are testing whether BPD symptoms reflect an addiction-like reliance on interpersonal relationships, compared with bipolar disorder and healthy controls.
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Using STEPPS therapy for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and their families
This study is testing whether a combined therapy program for people with Borderline Personality Disorder and their families can help them improve more than standard treatments.
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Quick answers
How many Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) clinical trials are recruiting right now?
11, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 8 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), Canada (2 trials), France (2 trials), Chile (1 trial), Germany (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1/2: 1, Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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