The aim of the proposed project is to investigate the effects of a single session of physical exercise on stress regulation, cognitive and emotional functioning, and associated neurophysiological processes (saliva and blood samples) in patients with borderline personality disorder. A further aim is to identify the optimal exercise intensity (moderate vs. high intensity). The investigatiors expect that acute exercise will lead to positive effects on behavioral and biomarker level.
estimated verbal intelligence quotient >80 (MWT-B; Lehrl 2005)
patients: diagnosis of borderline personality disorder according to DSM-5
neurological disorders
health conditions interfering with exercise safety, e.g. coronary heart disease
visual impairments that may interfere with performance of the cognitive tasks
endocrine disorders, e.g. hyperthyreosis or diabetes mellitus;