Laval University

This study looks at whether combining a structured exercise and nutrition program with weight-loss medication helps adults with obesity keep more muscle and stay physically strong, compared to taking the medication alone. About 120 adults aged 18-70 will take part over one year. …

This study explores whether a virtual reality mindfulness meditation program is practical and well-liked by older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment living in long-term care homes. About 36 participants will try up to 8 VR sessions over 4 weeks, and researchers wil…

This study tests a program that combines a pain education class with immersive virtual reality sessions to help older adults with chronic pain overcome their fear of movement. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the education alone or the education plus up to…

This study tests four different virtual reality (VR) exercises in 30 adults who have had rotator cuff-related shoulder pain for at least 6 months. Participants will do weekly VR sessions for four weeks and complete questionnaires about their arm function, pain, and fear of moveme…

This study will observe 220 adults who have had cardiac surgery to see how respiratory acidosis (too much acid in the blood from breathing problems) affects the right side of the heart. Researchers will measure heart function and track ICU stay, breathing tube time, and medicatio…

This study aims to find substances in the blood that can show whether someone has eaten yogurt. Researchers will give 16 healthy adults different amounts of yogurt or a soy-based pudding over four separate weeks. By analyzing blood samples, they hope to identify reliable biomarke…

This study looks at 100 adults who needed a breathing machine after a heart attack or cardiac arrest. Researchers want to see how often acid-base problems happen and compare the settings doctors used with those suggested by a computer algorithm. The goal is to improve future care…

This study will measure the temperature of air that intubated patients breathe out. The goal is to better understand how much moisture is in their breath, which can help prevent dangerous blockages in the breathing tube. Researchers will include 70 adults in the intensive care un…

This pilot study tests whether a 12-week program focused on the pleasure of eating can help higher-weight adults eat more fruits and vegetables. 88 participants will be randomly assigned to either the pleasure-focused program or no intervention. The study aims to see if the progr…

This study will design and test web-based decision aids for parents in Canada considering screening their children for type 1 diabetes. Researchers will work with parents and experts to create the tools, then test them in online studies with 350 participants. The goal is to see i…

This study tests an online platform called Precare that provides educational content and appointment management for people waiting for bariatric surgery. Researchers want to see if it is easy to use, acceptable to patients, and helps them feel more ready for surgery. About 1,050 …