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Characterization of the Neural Bases of Mental Imagery in Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder: An EEG Study
Sponsor: Hôpital le Vinatier
Summary
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) involves altered social cognition, notably dysfunctional processing of cues signaling potential social exclusion and heightened social pain. This study uses EEG during a controlled Cyberball task to test whether BPD patients show a functionally altered social-pain network, particularly increased theta activity, when experiencing induced social exclusion.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2029-03-01
Last Updated
2026-02-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
2 Tasks : - stop signal reaction time and Cyberball then ill out an evaluation form
Upon arrival, during electrode placement, participants will complete a stop-signal reaction time (SSRT) task measuring cognitive control for approximately ten minutes. Following this, they will participate in an online ball game, Cyberball, a controlled laboratory task simulating social inclusion or exclusion. The Cyberball task will last approximately 20 minutes and will consist of three experimental conditions presented in a fixed order: passive viewing, inclusion, and then exclusion. During this time, participants' visual activity will be measured using eye tracking. At the end of the Cyberball game, participants will complete: * Social Ostracism and Cohesion Rating Scales * Need Threat Scale
Locations (1)
Centre Hospitalier le Vinatier
Bron, France