Hôpital Le Vinatier

This study tests a new psychoeducation program led by an advanced practice nurse to reduce the burden on family caregivers of young adults (ages 18-35) who have recently experienced their first psychotic episode. The program includes individual and group sessions to support careg…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help treat depression with catatonia (a state of being stuck, unable to move or speak) in adults with Down syndrome. 62 participants will receive either real or fake (sham) tDCS for 15 sessions. T…

This study aims to find out how many homeless people in France have autism, ADHD, or an intellectual disability. Researchers will screen 150 homeless adults using interviews and questionnaires. The goal is to better understand these conditions in this group and help create better…

This study is testing whether a 3-day training program called REFOCUS can help mental health teams better support recovery in people with severe mental disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. About 760 patients aged 15 to 65 will take part. The main goal is to see if th…

This study looks at how adults with intellectual developmental disorder (IDD) understand emotions, compared to people without IDD. Researchers will test 60 adults using tasks that involve recognizing facial expressions, emotions in context, and vocal tones. The goal is to find sp…

This study looks at whether training mental health professionals to run a short psychoeducation program can reduce the stress and burden felt by family members and caregivers of people with schizophrenia or a first psychotic episode. About 206 caregivers will take part. The goal …

This study is testing a new program called HOPAIR for adults hospitalized after a suicide attempt. The program combines a personalized 'Hope Box' filled with comforting items, support from a peer who has experienced mental health challenges, and a reminder postcard. The goal is t…

This study looks at how early-life trauma changes the way the brain releases dopamine when smelling pleasant odors. Researchers will use brain scans to measure dopamine activity and ask participants to rate how nice different smells are. The goal is to understand the link between…

This study follows 32 adults with cocaine use disorder during inpatient detox to track how their sleep changes from active use through withdrawal. Using wearable devices and hormone tests, researchers measure both objective and subjective sleep quality. The goal is to understand …