Emotions study for adults with intellectual disabilities
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how adults with intellectual developmental disorder experience emotions. It aims to understand emotional processes better, which could help improve support and care.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You must be able to speak French.
- You must have a social security number or be eligible for a social security plan.
- You need to agree to take part in the study (or your legal representative if needed).
- If you are in the IDD group, you need a caregiver who can help fill out questionnaires.
- You must not have serious vision or hearing problems, unstable epilepsy, or be taking medications that affect your brain or mood.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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