Laval University

This study looked at whether giving young children 2 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine works as well as the standard 3 doses. Over 400 children aged 2 to 18 months took part. Researchers measured immune protection and memory to see if a simpler schedule could be just as effective.

This study looked at whether a whole food plant-based diet, low in red and processed meats, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic condition that causes high cholesterol. Fifty participants followed either a pla…

This study looked at whether having a special rest cabin at work can improve employee well-being. 82 workers from an insurance company were split into two groups: one got to use the cabin right away, the other waited a month. The cabin offered relaxation options like guided medit…

This study tested whether a special physiotherapy program that also addresses psychological factors like anxiety and depression can help people with chronic low back pain. Forty adults with long-term back pain and high levels of these factors took part. The goal was to see if a l…

This study tested whether using heat therapy along with exercises can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with acute low back pain. One hundred adults with recent back pain were assigned to heat alone, heat plus exercises, or a control group. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested whether a sleep therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) could be adapted for Arab adults. 54 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two culturally adapted versions of the therapy or to a wait-list. The goal was to see if th…

This study looked at 57 university students with insomnia and compared two programs: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Participants attended group sessions over 8 weeks. The researchers found that both programs helped…

This study tested a three-session sleep education program for university students aged 18-30. 92 students were randomly assigned to either receive the program right away or wait. The program taught sleep basics, behavior strategies, and stress management. Researchers measured sle…

This study aimed to create and improve tests that measure intestinal permeability, or how leaky the gut is, for use in nutrition and metabolic health research. Ten healthy adults participated, and researchers measured sugar markers in urine and blood after a special drink. The go…

This study looked at how excess belly fat relates to the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries, known as atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks. Researchers used MRI and CT scans to measure fat and plaque in 357 healthy adults aged 35-65. The goal was to better understa…

This study looked at how different oxygen level goals and types of oximeters (the clip-on finger device that measures oxygen in the blood) affect the amount of oxygen given to patients with lung diseases like COPD and pneumonia. Researchers tested 40 adults on oxygen therapy to s…