RECOVERY

This study tests whether a less restrictive ankle stirrup works as well as a standard walker boot for adults recovering from an ankle fracture. About 1400 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two braces. The goal is to see if the stirrup reduces pain and improves …

This study tests whether an online group therapy program (cognitive behavioral therapy) can improve depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis and their caregivers. About 52 participants will be randomly assigned to therapy or a control g…

This study looks at whether drinking haskap berry juice helps people who lift weights recover faster after an intense leg workout. Thirty adults with at least 2 years of squatting experience will drink either haskap juice or a placebo and follow a low-polyphenol diet. Researchers…

This study looks at whether taking a hot bath before or after intense exercise helps muscles recover better. Researchers will measure muscle function and a protein called HSP70, which helps protect and repair cells. The study involves 96 healthy young male athletes who exercise 1…

This study follows 380 women for a year after vaginal childbirth to see how pelvic floor muscles and tissues recover. It also tests whether early, personalized pelvic floor muscle training can improve symptoms like urine leakage and pelvic organ prolapse compared to standard care…

This study looks at whether using blood flow restriction (tight bands on the legs) can help muscles recover faster after intense resistance exercise. Researchers will measure strength, soreness, and muscle function in 80 healthy adults. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way …