Laval University

This study is testing a new 12-week program designed to help adults with higher weight eat more fruits and vegetables by focusing on the pleasure and enjoyment of food, rather than just nutritional facts. Researchers want to see if this 'pleasure-oriented' approach is practical a…

This study aims to see if adding a structured exercise and nutrition program to a new weight-loss medication helps people with obesity keep more muscle and stay stronger, compared to just taking the medication alone. It will involve 120 adults and last one year. The goal is to fi…

This study is testing a free online platform designed to help people prepare for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery while they are on long waiting lists. It aims to see if the platform is easy to use, acceptable to patients, and can improve their readiness for surgery. The research …

This study is testing whether a set of four different virtual reality (VR) exercises can help improve arm function and reduce pain for people with long-term rotator cuff shoulder pain. Thirty participants will try the VR exercises over four weeks, along with pain education, to se…

This study is testing a new type of back brace for adults with non-specific low back pain. The motorized brace is designed to gently pull the spine apart while still allowing movement, unlike standard rigid braces. Researchers will compare it to a traditional brace to see if it b…

This study aims to create and test decision-making tools to help Canadian parents and guardians understand their options when considering whether to screen their children for type 1 diabetes risk. Researchers will work with parents and experts to design these tools, gather feedba…

This study aims to gather better data on the temperature and humidity of air exhaled by patients who are on breathing machines (ventilators). Researchers will measure this in 70 adult patients in intensive care. The goal is to create more accurate lab testing standards for the de…

This study aims to find a specific substance in the blood that proves someone has eaten yogurt. Researchers want this objective marker to improve studies on whether yogurt helps lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, which currently rely on people's sometimes inaccurate food diaries.…