Lille Catholic University

This study tested whether adding a psychological therapy program before weight loss surgery could help patients. 94 adults preparing for surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the therapy or standard care. The goal was to see if the therapy helped patients develop healt…

This study tested a small, wearable sensor to see if it could detect early walking and balance problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers compared the sensor's readings to those from a complex, lab-based motion analysis system. The goal was to see if this simple…

This study tested a special laser microscope during kidney and ureter exams to see if it could accurately spot tumors. The goal was to provide a clear diagnosis without always needing to take tissue samples (biopsies), which can be difficult and carry risks. Doctors used the micr…

This study aimed to find out if colchicine or prednisone (a steroid) works better and is safer for treating sudden, painful arthritis attacks caused by calcium crystals in joints. It involved 111 hospitalized patients aged 65 and older who were experiencing a flare-up. Researcher…

This study tested whether hypnosis and virtual reality could help reduce pain during repeated medical procedures like wound care. Researchers compared these mind-based distraction techniques in 52 patients who experienced painful treatments at least three times. The goal was to s…

This study aimed to understand how thinking and emotional problems affect walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers measured the walking patterns, eye movements, and muscle activity of 32 MS patients while they performed walking tasks. The goal was to gather kno…

This study aimed to see if a simple 6-minute stepper test could be a good way to measure exercise tolerance in heart patients during rehabilitation. Researchers tested 60 patients with various heart conditions to see if the stepper test results matched up with standard tests like…

This study aimed to understand how weight-loss surgery affects gut bacteria and digestion. Researchers followed 51 patients with severe obesity for two years after gastric bypass surgery. They measured bacteria levels in the small intestine and tracked digestive symptoms to learn…

This study aimed to understand how children with language development disorders process and remember words compared to typically developing children. Researchers tested 173 children aged 4-8 years using memory tests and eye-tracking technology to see how they look at and process …

This study aimed to find a better way to predict which cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) will progress and get worse. Researchers tested 95 girls, aged 11-14, with mild scoliosis using a special balance platform (posturography) along with standard exams. The goal was…

This study aimed to understand the connection between depression and the ability to recognize facial emotions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers compared 38 participants, including MS patients and healthy controls, using emotion recognition tests, brain scans (MR…

This study aimed to understand if people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty recognizing emotions, particularly positive ones. Researchers compared 101 people with a specific form of MS to a group of healthy volunteers. They measured how participants identified emotions …