Laval University

This study compares two types of intestinal bypass surgery performed after a previous stomach reduction surgery for severe obesity. Researchers want to see if a newer, simpler surgical connection causes fewer digestive problems and nutritional deficiencies than the standard metho…

This study is testing a training program to help children and young people who use manual wheelchairs improve their wheelchair skills, build confidence, and participate more in daily activities. Researchers are comparing a structured training program led by healthcare professiona…

This study aims to find out if the standard antibiotic doses given to obese patients before weight-loss surgery are high enough to prevent infections. Researchers will measure how much of the antibiotic cefazolin gets into patients' blood and fat tissue during surgery. The goal i…

This study is investigating whether eating blueberry powder can improve the mix of bacteria in your gut and, in turn, help with conditions related to being overweight, like high blood sugar and cholesterol. Researchers are comparing blueberry powder to a placebo powder in 59 over…

This study aims to understand how often patients have high airway opening pressure after heart surgery and whether it affects their recovery. Researchers will observe 196 adults who need breathing machine support after elective heart surgery. The goal is to gather information tha…

This study is testing an animated web application designed to help people understand why public health guidelines change. Participants will view an interactive story explaining changes in nutrition advice or COVID-19 rules. The goal is to see if this improves public understanding…

This study aims to understand if swapping sugary drinks for ones sweetened with stevia or aspartame affects metabolic health and gut bacteria. It involves 41 healthy adults who regularly drink soft drinks. Participants replace their usual sugary drinks with assigned beverages for…

This study aims to understand if eating frozen raspberries daily can improve the gut bacteria and metabolic health of overweight or obese adults. Researchers will compare a group eating raspberries to a group following their usual diet, measuring changes in blood sugar, cholester…

This study aims to understand if a person's genes influence how omega-3 fatty acid supplements affect heart disease risk factors like cholesterol and blood pressure. Researchers are observing 200 healthy adults with higher body weight to see if genetic differences change their re…