Hasselt University

This study looks at how people with early-stage multiple sclerosis (MS) adjust their walking to sudden changes, like obstacles or uneven surfaces. Researchers will compare 32 adults with MS to healthy adults using special treadmills and brain activity monitors. The goal is to fin…

This study looks at why some colorectal cancer patients lose muscle mass (cachexia), which is linked to higher death rates. Researchers will take small muscle samples and use scans to compare muscle structure in 60 people: those with cachexia, those without, and healthy volunteer…

This study looks at how children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) learn a new balance task in virtual reality. Researchers will measure body movements and brain activity to see if there are differences between the two groups. The goal is to better unders…

This study follows 211 pregnant women to understand why some develop lasting back or pelvic pain after childbirth. Researchers will measure body awareness, fear of movement, and inflammation levels, comparing women with and without pain. The goal is to identify new predictors tha…

This study looks at how healthy older adults (65-85 years) respond to power training with different fatigue levels. Participants will do three leg press sessions with varying fatigue, then take strength and mobility tests. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to …

This study looks at how well people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can sense changes in their own walking and standing-up movements compared to healthy volunteers. About 88 participants (44 with MS and 44 without) will perform simple tasks over up to three days. The goal is to iden…

This study watches physiotherapy sessions in Flemish nursing homes to see if they follow international guidelines. Researchers will also talk with physiotherapists about what makes it easy or hard to use these guidelines. About 40 physiotherapists from different nursing homes wil…

This study aims to understand why some pregnant women develop long-lasting pelvic and lower back pain. Researchers will follow 192 women who have been pregnant before, measuring their body awareness, stress levels, and signs of inflammation. The goal is to find clues that could l…

This study looks at two new tests—the Walking Adaptability Ladder Test and the Foot Tap Test—to see if they can detect subtle walking and motor problems in people with mild multiple sclerosis (MS). About 100 participants with mild MS and healthy volunteers will take part. The goa…

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

This study looks at whether high or moderate intensity exercise is better for the brain in people with type 2 diabetes. 75 participants will exercise for 6 months, three times a week, and have brain scans, thinking tests, and blood draws before and after. The goal is to see how e…

This study looks at tiny particles released from fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, to understand how obesity leads to insulin resistance in muscles. Researchers will compare these particles in lean and obese people, and also check for differences between men and women. T…