Laval University

This study looked at whether giving young children 2 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine works as well as the usual 3 doses. Over 400 children aged 2 to 18 months took part. Researchers measured blood antibody levels to see if fewer shots still provide strong protection against the …

This study looked at whether a supervised exercise program, started 3 months after bariatric surgery, helps improve body composition, muscle strength, and insulin resistance. 61 adults with severe obesity took part. Participants were randomly assigned to either an exercise group …

This study tested whether a physiotherapy program that also addresses psychological factors (like anxiety and depression) works better than usual physiotherapy for people with long-term low back pain. 40 adults with chronic low back pain and high psychosocial risk took part. The …

This study tested whether wearing a heat wrap and doing exercises for a week helps people with sudden low back pain feel better and stay active. One hundred adults with back pain for less than six weeks were split into three groups: heat wrap only, heat wrap plus exercises, or no…

This study tested whether a culturally adapted version of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) could help Arab adults sleep better. 54 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two adapted therapy versions or be placed on a waitlist. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether having a rest cabin at work helps employees feel better. 82 insurance company workers were randomly assigned to use the cabin right away or wait a month. The cabin offered guided meditation, massage, light therapy, and a zero-gravity chair. Researchers m…

This study looked at 57 university students with insomnia and compared two 8-week programs: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Researchers measured how each program affected sleep quality, stress, anxiety, and mood. Th…

This study tested three different oximeters (Masimo, Nellcor, Nonin) at various oxygen targets in 40 patients with and without COPD. The goal was to see how the choice of oximeter and target affects the amount of oxygen needed. Results could help guide safer oxygen therapy.

This completed study tested a new way to measure intestinal permeability, or 'leaky gut,' in 10 healthy adults. Participants took aspirin and a mixed meal, then provided urine and blood samples. The goal was to see if these samples could reliably detect gut barrier function, whic…

This completed study looked at 357 healthy adults aged 35-65 to understand how excess belly fat relates to the buildup of fatty plaque in arteries, a key cause of heart attacks. Using MRI and CT scans, researchers measured abdominal fat and artery wall thickness. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a whole-food plant-based diet, compared to a standard North American diet, can lower LDL cholesterol in 50 adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Participants followed each diet for 28 days in a crossover design. Researchers also …

This study tested a three-session sleep education program for university students aged 18-30. The program taught basic sleep knowledge, behavioral strategies, and stress management. 92 students were randomly assigned to either receive the program right away or wait. They complete…