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This study is testing a new coordinated care program called I-CONNECT for older adults who have depression or bipolar disorder along with at least two chronic physical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if this program, which provides a perso…

This study is testing a new digital tool designed to help family doctors in Belgium make better decisions about when to prescribe antibiotics. The tool provides easy-to-follow, guideline-based advice during patient visits. Researchers will see if using this tool leads to fewer un…

This study is testing whether adding a special program of arm and hand exercises to usual stroke rehabilitation helps people recover more movement and independence. Researchers will compare the new exercise program to a standard lower-body exercise program in 80 recent stroke pat…

This study tests whether adding a home-based breathing muscle training program to usual care can help patients with severe COPD flare-ups avoid being readmitted to the hospital or dying. Researchers will compare 358 patients who either do the breathing exercises with smartphone m…

This study is testing whether a new, faster bedside blood test can help emergency room doctors rule out a certain type of heart attack more quickly. The goal is to safely send low-risk patients home sooner, reducing overcrowding and wait times in the ER. Researchers will compare …

This study is a survey to understand what people value most in a test for stomach or esophageal cancer. Researchers want to know which test features patients and the general public prefer, and if these preferences differ by location. Participants will complete a 20-25 minute onli…

This study is testing whether chemical markers found in a person's breath and blood can be used to detect early-stage stomach and esophageal cancer. Researchers will compare samples from 1,000 people, including those with cancer, those with a pre-cancerous condition called Barret…

This study is testing whether inhaling menthol can help relieve the feeling of shortness of breath, especially in people with COPD. Researchers will compare menthol to a placebo in healthy volunteers and people with COPD during breathing tests and light exercise. The main goal is…

This study is testing how well a specialized rehabilitation program works for people with chronic low back pain or other spine problems. It will enroll 90 adults who have had pain for over 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, daily function, and quality of life befo…

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed to track what people eat and drink throughout the day. Researchers want to see if the app's data is as accurate as lab tests on blood and urine samples. The goal is to create a reliable, easy-to-use tool for future nutrition res…

This study aims to understand how nerves in the gut behave differently in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) compared to healthy people. Researchers will take small tissue samples from the rectum of both IBS patients and healthy volunteers. They will then study the nerve …

This study aims to test a computer model designed to predict how a person's lung function will change over time. It will enroll 4000 adults in Belgium with chronic breathing diseases like COPD or asthma. The goal is to see if the model's predictions can identify patients who are …

This study aims to understand how different breathing exercises affect the muscles of ICU patients who are having difficulty weaning off mechanical ventilation. Researchers will compare three different training approaches to see how they change muscle strength and function. The g…

This study aims to understand which type of bed-cycling exercise is better for stimulating the leg muscles of critically ill patients in the ICU. Researchers will compare steady, moderate cycling with interval training that mixes high and low intensity. They will measure muscle o…

This study aims to find out if a new clinical test for hand function after a stroke accurately reflects how people actually use their hands in daily life. Researchers will compare scores from the clinical test with data collected from wrist-worn sensors that participants wear at …

This study aims to learn how different versions of a protein called IgE are involved in various allergic conditions. Researchers will compare samples from 200 adults, including people with allergies, severe reactions, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to gather knowledge that c…

This study aims to understand why many rectal cancer patients continue to experience bowel problems long after their treatment ends. Researchers will follow 150 patients for 12 months after surgery or other treatments to identify factors that predict these persistent symptoms. Th…