Status:
UNKNOWN
A Double Blind Crossover Study on the Effect of MPH on Decision-making Ability of Adults With BPD Compared to Adults With ADHD and Healthy Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Shalvata Mental Health Center
Conditions:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study assesses the effect of Ritalin on working memory,attention,and decision-making measures in adults with BPD and compares it to its effect on healthy adults and adults with BPD (using data for...
Detailed Description
Participants will be required to arrive at the cognitive laboratory in "Shalvata" for two visits: the first visit will include obtaining informed consent, screening (as detailed below), and performing...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults in the age of 21-50 with diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Exclusion
- People diagnosed with a clinical disorder other than BPD or ADD/ADHD that may impair their performance in the tasks used in the study.
- People for whom there is a contra-indication for consuming Ritalin.
- Pregnant women and nursing women; Women participants will be required to report whether they are pregnant, and in case they are, they will not participate.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01426984
Start Date
May 1 2012
End Date
May 1 2013
Last Update
August 23 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Shalvata Mental Health center
Hod HaSharon, Israel