The purpose of this study is to test the ability of mindfulness-based real time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback (mbNF) to increase the benefits of evidence-based psychotherapy for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
age 18-60,
be able to provide written informed consent,
meet criteria for BPD on semi-structured clinical interview,
able to plan to keep any prescribed medications and psychotherapy constant during the study
current DBT psychotherapy outside the study
lifetime primary psychotic disorder
manic episode in the last one year
developmental disorder (e.g. autism)
Yale University
Lead sponsor
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Collaborator
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator