Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit

This study is working to find a better way to detect eating disorders in pregnant women. Right now, it's hard to tell the difference between normal pregnancy food worries and a real eating disorder. Researchers will ask 50 pregnant women (some with and some without an eating diso…

This study tests whether practicing mindfulness meditation in a virtual reality environment can reduce cigarette cravings and help people quit smoking for good. About 200 smokers who use 10-40 cigarettes daily will be split into two groups: one will do six weekly VR mindfulness s…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms in adults who have not responded to at least two medications. The treatment targets a specific brain area linked to OCD. Researchers will measur…

This study compares two types of transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS and deep TMS) to see which is better at treating depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. About 152 adults with resistant depression will receive 20 sessions over 4 weeks, plus follow-ups fo…

This study tests whether light therapy and a short sleep education program can improve sleep and daily rhythms in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers will track how many days participants spend in the hospital. The study involves 170 adults with bipolar disorder who have sl…

This study looks at whether special brain scans can tell which young people at high risk for psychosis will actually develop it. Researchers will compare brain chemistry in three groups: those who later have psychosis, those who don't, and healthy volunteers. No treatment is give…

This study looks at brain activity and thinking skills in 100 people with OCD to find clues about why some don't respond to standard treatments. By comparing their brain scans during memory and attention tasks, researchers hope to create personalized care plans. Participants must…

This study is testing a new questionnaire called ESSME, designed by a care team, to evaluate the daily-life environment of people with schizophrenia. The goal is to see if this tool helps set more personal and practical treatment goals. Researchers will compare the questionnaire …

This study looks at how feeling a loss of control might change the way people with anorexia think. Researchers want to see if this leads to a more analytical thinking style, which is common in anorexia. The goal is to better understand the disorder and improve treatments. About 5…