Hasselt University

This study looks at how people with mild multiple sclerosis adjust their walking when faced with obstacles or sudden changes, compared to healthy adults. Researchers will use motion sensors and brain activity monitors to measure these skills. The goal is to find better ways to de…

This study observes physiotherapy sessions in Flemish nursing homes to see how closely they follow international guidelines. Researchers will watch 40 physiotherapists at work and hold focus groups to understand what helps or hinders guideline-based care. The goal is to improve p…

This study looks at how different levels of fatigue during power training affect strength, muscle function, and recovery in healthy adults aged 65 to 85. Participants will do three supervised leg-press sessions, stopping when their movement speed drops by 10% or 30%, or matching …

This study looks at two new tests—a walking adaptability ladder test and a foot tap test—to see if they can detect subtle walking and movement problems in people with mild multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will compare results from 100 participants (people with mild MS and hea…

This study looks at how different exercise intensities affect the brain in people with type 2 diabetes. 75 inactive adults aged 30-75 will do supervised cycling at high or moderate intensity for 6 months, three times a week. Researchers will use brain scans, cognitive tests, and …

This study looks at how strong and how quickly children's arms get tired during daily activities like lifting objects. Researchers will test healthy children aged 7 to 18 and compare their results with existing data from children with cerebral palsy. The goal is to better underst…

This study follows 192 women who have been pregnant before to learn why some develop pelvic or lower back pain during pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will measure body awareness, stress, anxiety, and inflammation to see how these factors relate to pain and balance. Th…

This study follows 211 pregnant women to find out why some develop lasting back or pelvic pain during pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will measure body awareness, fear of movement, stress, and inflammation through questionnaires, balance tests, and blood samples. The …

This study compares how accurately people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy controls perceive changes in their own walking and sit-to-stand performance. Researchers will measure how well participants detect natural variations in their movement speed and smoothness. The goa…

This study looks at how children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) learn balance tasks using virtual reality. Researchers will measure movement patterns and brain activity during a 30-minute session and again after one week. The goal is to understand diff…

This study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles released by fat tissue in people with obesity. Researchers want to understand how these particles might affect insulin resistance and differ between men and women. 150 adults scheduled for bariatric surgery will pro…

This study looks at muscle structure in colorectal cancer patients who experience cachexia—severe weight and muscle loss. Researchers will take small muscle samples from the back and thigh, along with blood tests and scans, to compare muscle health between cachectic patients, non…