Understanding shame's role in suicidal behavior in Borderline Personality Disorder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the relationship between shame and suicidal behavior in patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Over a five-year period, 688 participants will be followed to assess their propensity to feel shame and its predictive value for suicide attempts. The study includes annual clinical evaluations and self-questionnaires, along with genetic and biological sample collections. The goal is to identify subgroups of patients based on their suicidal behavior and overall functioning, as well as to discover biological markers that may predict suicide attempts.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

* To be over 18
* Clinical diagnosis of BPD using the SCID II (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-Text Reviewed Axis II Personality Disorders)
* Having signed the informed consent
* Able to understand the nature, the purpose and the methodology of the study
* Able to understand and perform the clinical evaluations

Exclusion criteria:

* Deprived of liberty (by judicial or administrative decision)
* Protected by law (guardianship)
* Exclusion period in relation to another protocol
* Not affiliated to a social security scheme

Where it's running

• University Hospital of Montpellier
  Montpellier, Hérault, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Déborah DUCASSE, MD, PhD
• Email: d-ducasse@chu-montpellier.fr
• Phone: (0)467338581

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.