Laval University

This study tested whether giving children fewer hepatitis B vaccine doses provides the same level of protection as the standard three-dose schedule. Researchers compared the immune response in 431 children who received either two or three vaccine doses starting at 2 months old. T…

This study tested whether switching to a whole food plant-based diet could lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol in adults with a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. For the study, 50 participants stopped their cholesterol medication and tried two different diets for four week…

This study tested whether adapting a proven sleep therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) to fit Arab cultural beliefs and practices makes it more effective. Researchers compared two adapted versions of the therapy—one with surface changes and one with deeper cultural…

This study tested whether using a heat wrap (thermal therapy) along with specific exercises provides better and longer-lasting relief for recent low back pain than using heat alone or just getting general advice. Researchers recruited 100 people with recent back pain and randomly…

This study tested whether a short educational program could help university students sleep better. 92 students were randomly assigned to either take the program right away or wait and take it later. The program involved three evening sessions over three weeks, teaching about slee…

This small, completed study tested if a new type of physical therapy that includes psychological techniques is a practical approach to study for chronic back pain. It involved 40 people with long-term back pain who also had high levels of stress, anxiety, or fear related to their…

This study tested whether giving employees access to a special rest cabin at work could improve their mood and reduce job stress. 82 workers at a Canadian insurance company were randomly assigned to either use the cabin immediately or wait a month. The cabin offered guided medita…

This study compared two non-drug programs to help university students with insomnia. One program used mindfulness meditation techniques, while the other used structured cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to change sleep thoughts and habits. Researchers tested 57 students to see w…

This study aimed to develop and compare different methods for measuring intestinal permeability, or 'leaky gut.' Ten healthy adults underwent three different test conditions: fasting, after a meal, and after a meal with aspirin. Researchers collected blood and urine samples to se…

This study aimed to better understand how excess belly fat relates to the buildup of fatty plaques in arteries, which can lead to heart attacks. Researchers used MRI and CT scans to measure fat distribution and artery plaque in 357 healthy adults aged 35-65. The goal was to gathe…

This study looked at how the type of finger-clip oxygen monitor (oximeter) and the chosen oxygen target level affect how much oxygen is given to hospitalized patients. It included 40 adults with conditions like COPD or pneumonia who were already on oxygen therapy. Researchers tes…