PTSD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• The participant is female and between 13 and 17 years old (inclusive)
• The participant is able to read and understand French
• The participant is enrolled in the French social security system
• Both the participant and her legal guardian(s) with parental authority have signed an informed consent form

For participants in the patient groups specifically:

• A diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has been confirmed using standard diagnostic criteria (DSM-5)
• The participant's general mental health status is considered compatible with taking part in the study, based on a specific assessment score
• Participants in one specific group also need a confirmed diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on standard diagnostic criteria

For participants in the control group specifically:

• No mental health disorder has been identified based on standard diagnostic assessments
• Informed consent has been signed by the participant and her legal guardian(s)

Who may not be able to join:

• People who are unable to read or write
• People who have a sensory impairment affecting vision or hearing
• People who have been diagnosed with certain serious psychiatric conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-related disorders, or bipolar disorder
• People who have a serious ongoing or long-term brain or neurological condition, a history of severe head injury, or any condition affecting consciousness
• People who have a history of coma caused by lack of oxygen to the brain
• People for whom an MRI scan is not safe or suitable — for example, due to metal implants in the body, claustrophobia, or an inability to lie down for an extended period
• People who have a serious physical health condition that is currently active
• People who are planning to move outside the Normandy region of France within the next 18 months
• People who are currently participating in another biomedical research study
• People with an intellectual disability (confirm with trial site regarding specific assessment criteria)
• People who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.