Testing Interventions for Borderline Personality Disorder

Title: Testing Interventions for Borderline Personality Disorder

Description: Our research team is conducting an online study to examine the effects of a new couple therapy for couples where one partner is experiencing symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) compared to individual psychotherapy for people with BPD symptoms and their partners. The study will provide either one of these psychotherapies to people with BPD symptoms and their partners for free, and participants will have the opportunity to complete study assessments that they will receive payment for in the form of gift cards. Our study is fully online (i.e., can be done from your home) and involves recruiting people across Ontario with symptoms of BPD, as well as their romantic partners.

Specifics: Study Population:
We are seeking both members of couples where: (a) one member of a couple has BPD or thinks they might (we will do assessments to confirm); (b) both members live in Ontario; and (c) both members are both above 18 years of age.
Participant Obligation:
Both members of the couple are able and willing to participate in a treatment for 14 weeks. Both members of the couple need to be willing to complete online interviews and questionnaires about emotions, thoughts, and behavior for up to 9 months.

Location: Online-Toronto

Project lead: Skye Fitzpatrick

Study Dates: March 8, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Study Website: https://www.tuliplab.ca/current-research.html