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gamma-aminobutyric acid and Disorder, Borderline Personality

gamma-aminobutyric acid has been researched along with Disorder, Borderline Personality in 5 studies

gamma-Aminobutyric Acid: The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
gamma-aminobutyric acid : A gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The anticonvulsants valproate and topiramate appeared to have the most empirical support for having a favorable effect on symptoms of borderline personality disorder."4.85[Empirical evidence for the use of anticonvulsants in personality disorders]. ( Emrich, HM; Sieberer, M, 2009)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (40.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gradinger, T1
Sack, M3
Cardinale, V1
Thiacourt, M1
Baumgärtner, U1
Schmahl, C3
Ende, G3
Cackowski, S2
Van Eijk, J2
Demirakca, T2
Kleindienst, N1
Bohus, M1
Sobanski, E1
Krause-Utz, A2
Wang, GY1
Sieberer, M1
Emrich, HM1
Gurvits, IG1
Koenigsberg, HW1
Siever, LJ1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Measuring Glutamate and GABA Brain Levels in Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)[NCT04823364]60 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-10-01Not yet recruiting
Imaging Framework for Testing GABAergic/Glutamatergic Drugs in Bipolar Alcoholics[NCT03220776]Phase 254 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-08-07Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Prefrontal GABA+ Concentrations

Concentrations of GABA+, referenced to unsuppressed water and corrected for within-voxel CSF proportion, in dorsal anterior cingulate cortex measured via Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (i.e., MEGA-PRESS). (NCT03220776)
Timeframe: Day 5 of each experimental condition

Interventionmmol/kg (Mean)
N-Acetylcysteine3.90
Gabapentin3.93
Placebo Oral Tablet3.73

Prefrontal Glx Concentrations

Concentrations of Glx (i.e., glutamate + glutamine), referenced to unsuppressed water and corrected for within-voxel CSF proportion, in dorsal anterior cingulate cortex measured via Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. (NCT03220776)
Timeframe: Day 5 of each experimental condition

Interventionmmol/kg (Mean)
N-Acetylcysteine21.59
Gabapentin21.69
Placebo Oral Tablet22.25

Reviews

2 reviews available for gamma-aminobutyric acid and Disorder, Borderline Personality

ArticleYear
[Empirical evidence for the use of anticonvulsants in personality disorders].
    Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie, 2009, Volume: 77, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Anticonvulsants; Borderline Personality Disorder; Carbamazepine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids

2009
Neurotransmitter dysfunction in patients with borderline personality disorder.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 2000, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Affect; Aggression; Animals; Arginine Vasopressin; Borderline Personality Disorder; B

2000

Other Studies

3 other studies available for gamma-aminobutyric acid and Disorder, Borderline Personality

ArticleYear
The glutamate to γ-aminobutyric acid ratio in the posterior insula is associated with pain perception in healthy women but not in women with borderline personality disorder.
    Pain, 2019, Volume: 160, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Borderline Personality Disorder; Brain Mapping; Female; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid;

2019
Impulsivity and Aggression in Female BPD and ADHD Patients: Association with ACC Glutamate and GABA Concentrations.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 41, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Borderline Personality Disorder; C

2016
Impulsivity and Aggression in Female BPD and ADHD Patients: Association with ACC Glutamate and GABA Concentrations.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 41, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Borderline Personality Disorder; C

2016
Impulsivity and Aggression in Female BPD and ADHD Patients: Association with ACC Glutamate and GABA Concentrations.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 41, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Borderline Personality Disorder; C

2016
Impulsivity and Aggression in Female BPD and ADHD Patients: Association with ACC Glutamate and GABA Concentrations.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 41, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Borderline Personality Disorder; C

2016
ACC GABA levels are associated with functional activation and connectivity in the fronto-striatal network during interference inhibition in patients with borderline personality disorder.
    NeuroImage, 2017, 02-15, Volume: 147

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Borderline Personality Disorder; Corpus Striatum; Female; Frontal Lobe; gamma-Ami

2017