Non-invasive brain stimulation for borderline personality disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex neuropsychiatric condition characterized by four main symptom domains: emotion dysregulation, behavioral dysregulation, self-image disturbances, and interpersonal instability. While psychotherapy remains the primary treatment, there is a need for additional effective interventions. Given the neuromodulatory effects of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), these methods may hold potential for addressing BPD symptoms.

Methods

A systematic review and network meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. A literature search (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL) identified comparati

SUBMITTER: Mansour MEM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004652 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature