Exploring cognitive biases in people bereaved by violent death
Official title: People Bereaved by Violent Death : a Negative Event Biases and Temporal Perception Study
Run by Hôpital le Vinatier · NCT05874362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to understand how losing a loved one to violence affects people's thinking and feelings, to see if it can help identify early signs of PTSD and depression.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 61 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hôpital le Vinatier Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 19, 2023 |
| Main results expected | September 19, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 19, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05874362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 65 who have recently experienced the violent death of a close relative.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a recent bereavement by violent death or those with significant pre-existing psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the cognitive and neurophysiological processes in individuals who have recently lost a loved one to violent death, such as homicide or suicide. It aims to identify attentional biases and changes in temporal perception that may contribute to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Participants will undergo behavioral assessments and electroencephalography to measure their cognitive responses to threatening stimuli. The research seeks to enhance understanding of the unique challenges faced by this population and the potential early indicators of psychiatric complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early interventions for individuals bereaved by violent death, potentially reducing the risk of developing severe psychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing literature on bereavement and PTSD, this specific focus on cognitive biases in the context of violent death is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * An age between 18 and 65 years old * Recent bereavement by violent death of a relative in first and second degree Exclusion Criteria: * Protected adults * Lack of mastering French language * History of neurodegenerative disorder * History of psychiatric disorder treated pharmacologically with modification of the basic treatment in the month preceding the death * The take of an benzodiazepine treatment in the 24th hours before the first visit (T0)
Where it's running
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Hopital Vinatier
Bron, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Edouard LEAUNE — Vinatier Hospital
- Study coordinator: Laurene LESTIENNE
- Email: laurene.lestienne@ch-le-vinatier.fr
- Phone: 0033437915120
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.