Featured Studies
Featured studies include only those currently recruiting participants. They are listed according to the date they were added to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, with the most recent studies appearing first.
- Comparing Treatments for Self-Injury and Suicidal Behavior in People With Borderline Personality Disorder.
Interventional study. This study will compare the effectiveness of two treatments, dialectical behavior therapy versus fluoxetine with clinical management, for reducing the risk of self-injury and suicidal behavior in people with borderline personality disorder. Ages 18-65. Location in New York, NY.
- Treating Suicidal Behavior and Self-Mutilation in People With Borderline Personality Disorder.
Interventional study. This study will determine whether dialectical behavior therapy and fluoxetine are more effective combined or alone in treating people with borderline personality disorder. Ages 18-55. Location in New York, NY.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for other NIH studies on Borderline Personality Disorder.
Related Information
- Learn more about Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. This instability often disrupts family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual’s sense of self-identity.
Clinical Research at NIMH
- For opportunities to participate in NIMH research on the NIH campus, visit the patient recruitment Website. Travel and lodging assistance available.




