Research Study of Borderline
Personality Disorder
UPMC is seeking men and women ages 18
to 45 to take part in a research study of borderline personality disorder. To
participate, you must have symptoms of the disorder, which may include:
- Troubled personal relationships
- Chronic feelings of emptiness or
boredom
- Difficulty controlling anger or
frustration
- Mood swings
- Self-destructive or impulsive
behaviors
- History of self-inflicted pain or
injury
Participants
are interviewed about their moods, behaviors, and personality traits and will be
compensated up to $150 upon completion of the interviews.
Some
participants may undergo a physical examination, MRI, and PET scan. There is no
cost for these procedures. Participants are compensated $250 upon completion of
the medical procedures.
For more details, call 412-246-5367.
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