Laval University

This study is testing whether drinking a cranberry beverage for 12 weeks can improve blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and the balance of gut bacteria in overweight or obese adults. Participants will drink either the cranberry drink or a placebo for two separate periods, w…

This study aims to determine whether weight-loss surgeries provide better long-term control of type 2 diabetes and related health problems compared to standard medical care. Researchers will follow 408 obese patients with diabetes who receive either one of three surgical procedur…

This study is testing whether giving activated charcoal quickly after a poisoning can help patients recover faster. It will compare 100 adults and children who get the charcoal treatment to those who receive standard supportive care only. The main goal is to see if the charcoal r…

This study is testing if a smartphone app can help doctors set breathing machines more effectively for patients right after heart surgery. It will compare the app's recommended settings against the doctor's usual choices in 76 patients. The main goal is to see which method better…

This study compares two surgical approaches for people whose initial sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery didn't work well enough. Researchers are testing whether a newer, simpler procedure (SADI-S) works as well as the standard revision surgery (DS) but with fewer complication…

This study is testing a 12-week supervised exercise program designed to help people with rare movement disorders called spastic ataxias. The goal is to see if this specific rehabilitation can improve walking, balance, and overall disease severity better than usual care. Researche…

This study is testing whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to a specialized form of physiotherapy can better help military veterans manage chronic low back pain. It will compare the combination treatment to the therapy alone and to standard physiotherapy. The…

This study is testing whether regular online meetings with other people who have type 1 diabetes can help reduce feelings of isolation and distress. It will connect 300 adults across Canada into small virtual support groups based on shared life experiences. The goal is to see if …

This study aims to understand how adding different beverages—milk, fermented milk (like yogurt), or soy drinks—to a diet based on Canada's Food Guide affects gut health. Researchers will provide all meals to 20 middle-aged adults with abdominal obesity and slightly high cholester…

This study aims to understand how different brands of finger-clip oxygen monitors and different target oxygen levels affect how much oxygen doctors give to patients. Researchers will test two common monitor brands (Nonin and Philips) and two oxygen level targets (90% and 94%) in …

This study aims to understand how the type of oxygen monitor and the target oxygen level affect the amount of oxygen given to patients in the ICU. Researchers will test two different brands of finger-clip oxygen monitors and two different target levels on 30 patients receiving hi…