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

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2013-05-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

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 form study SHA 01-10), in a double-blind crossover design. The investigators hypothesize that Ritalin will result in better performance in all measures.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Shalvata Mental Health Center
• Treatments: Methylphenidate

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults in the age of 21-50 with diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Exclusion Criteria:

• 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.