Borderline personality disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Emotional arousal is induced by the Trier Social Stress Test. This test
consists of a motivated performance task, in which the participant has to
prepare and deliver a free speech and perform mental
Simeon, Knutselska, Smith,
Baker & Hollander, 2004).
For further information see researchprotocol sections 7.3 and 10.4.
Sponsors
GGZ Groep Noord en Midden-Limburg
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For patients: Borderline personality disorder all participants: only females between 18-45 yrs. IQ> 75
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Substance abuse or other factors who influence cortisol levels or cognitive performance For BPD patients:psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder For healthy volunteers: Axis I or II disorders, history of psychiatric treatment or significant Axis I or II traits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Facial emotional recognition accuracy | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the success of inducing a state of arousal as measured by (manipulation check): Heart rate salivary hormone concentrations profile of mood states (POMS) to assess changes in affect during the experiment To evaluate whether personality traits or level of borderline symptomatology influence arousal conditions and emotion recognition accuracy self report questionnaires will be administered. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed