Centre Integre Universitaire De Sante Et Services Sociaux Du Nord De L'ile De Montreal

This study looked at whether starting gentle leg cycling while still in bed, within 48 hours after spinal surgery, is safe and doable for people with severe spinal cord injuries. 45 adults took part, cycling for 30 minutes daily for 14 days. The main goals were to see if the cycl…

This study looked at whether vitamin C can reduce pain sensitivity in healthy people. 38 volunteers took either vitamin C or a placebo, and researchers measured how much pressure they could tolerate before feeling pain. The goal was to see if vitamin C could be a safe, non-drug o…

This study looked at whether wearing a back brace after spinal fusion surgery helps reduce pain and improve quality of life. 43 adults with degenerative spine conditions were followed for 3 months after surgery. The goal was to see if bracing makes a difference in recovery.

This study tested whether using a more accurate blood pressure reading (central aortic pressure) instead of the standard arm cuff helps manage hypertension in people with advanced chronic kidney disease. 116 participants were randomly assigned to either the new method or usual ca…

This study looked at how many opioid pain pills people actually take after leaving the emergency room with acute pain (like from a fracture). Researchers asked over 2,200 patients to keep a diary of their pain medicine use for two weeks. The goal was to help doctors prescribe jus…

This study followed 761 adults who were sent home from the emergency room with an opioid prescription for acute pain. Researchers called participants at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months to ask about pain relief, side effects, and any signs of addiction. The goal was to find the shor…