Hasselt University
Clinical trials sponsored by Hasselt University, explained in plain language.
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Sitting less + exercise may double heart benefits for desk workers
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding less sitting time to regular exercise improves heart and metabolic health more than exercise alone. About 30 adults with desk jobs who sit over 9 hours a day will either follow an exercise plan or do the same exercise plus reduce sitting. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hasselt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study aims to put patients at the heart of rehab
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study interviews 120 people—patients, relatives, and healthcare staff—to better understand what 'person-centered' means in rehabilitation. Researchers will use these insights to develop a tool that measures how well rehab services focus on individual needs. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: Hasselt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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MS walking fatigue: brain scans reveal clues to why patients slow down
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study examines walking fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure gait patterns and brain activity using wearable sensors and a brain imaging technique called fNIRS during walking tests. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Hasselt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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10,000 flemish adults to be screened for silent liver disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out how common non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among adults in Flanders, Belgium. Researchers will screen 10,000 people at their general practitioner's office using questionnaires and quality-of-life surveys. The goal is to gather data on dise…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hasselt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC