Study grief after violent loss and how time is perceived
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people who recently lost a close family member to a violent death experience grief, including how they perceive time. It may help researchers understand these effects and better plan future support for bereaved people.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old
- You recently lost a close relative (parent, child, or sibling) to a violent death
- You can read and understand French well enough to participate
- You do not have a known neurodegenerative disease (a disease that harms the brain over time)
- In the month before the death, you were not being treated for a psychiatric condition with medication changes
- In the 24 hours before your first visit, you did not take a benzodiazepine medicine
Quick eligibility check
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