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The goal of this study is to evaluate whether rtfMRI-nf training to increase the amygdala response to positive memories may serve as an intervention for borderline personality disorder.


Clinical Trial Description

We will assess the treatment effects of real-time fMRI neurofeedback in adults with borderline personality disorder. This is an experimental longitudinal design where participants will be followed every two weeks after receiving 2 sessions of neurofeedback from the amygdala . Procedures involve a battery of self-report measures, fMRI and psychophysiological indices (heart rate, respiration). ;


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NCT number NCT05398627
Study type Interventional
Source University of Pittsburgh
Contact Kymberly Young, PhD
Phone 412-648-6179
Email youngk@pitt.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date September 2, 2022
Completion date August 31, 2024

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