Lille Catholic University

This study tested whether special wearable sensors can detect early walking and balance problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers compared 70 participants (MS patients and healthy volunteers) as they walked on a platform with sensors. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether a laser confocal microscope, used during a kidney-ureter scope procedure, can tell the difference between normal and cancerous tissue in the upper urinary tract. 29 adults with conditions like blood in urine, kidney stones, or urinary tract cancer took p…

This study tested whether gabapentin, a nerve pain medication, provides better short-term pain relief than a placebo for people hospitalized with acute sciatica caused by a herniated disc. 144 adults received either gabapentin or placebo on top of their usual pain treatment for t…

This study tested whether a program of smelling different odors could help 100 hospitalized anorexia patients recall specific positive memories from their past. Over 8 sessions, participants smelled two scents each time and were encouraged to talk about memories and feelings link…

This study tested two drugs, colchicine and prednisone, to see which works better for sudden, severe joint pain caused by CPPD arthritis (a type of arthritis common in older adults). The trial involved 111 hospitalized patients aged 65 and older. Researchers measured pain relief …

This study tested whether a short therapy program before weight-loss surgery helps patients develop healthier eating habits. About 94 adults preparing for bariatric surgery took part. The goal was to see if the program could improve long-term results by addressing emotional eatin…

This study tested whether hypnosis or virtual reality can reduce pain during repeated medical procedures like wound dressing. 52 patients received standard pain care, standard care plus hypnosis, or standard care plus virtual reality in a random order. The goal was to see if thes…

This study looks at how smoking changes tiny particles called extracellular vesicles found in lung fluid. Researchers will compare samples from 20 smokers and non-smokers to see if these particles affect nearby lung cells. The goal is to find early warning signs of lung disease c…

This study looked at 33 Polynesian adults with and without gout to find genetic clues about why the disease is so common in this group. Researchers compared family members with gout to those without, using genetic tests and CT scans to measure uric acid crystal deposits. The goal…

This study looked at how well two types of imaging—ultrasound and dual-energy CT (DECT)—agree when measuring urate crystal deposits in people with gout. Sixty adults starting urate-lowering therapy were scanned at the start and again after 6, 12, and 24 months. The goal was to se…

This study aimed to find out how many people in French Polynesia have gout and what genetic factors might be involved. Over 1,000 adults from several islands took part. Researchers measured gout rates and analyzed DNA to look for related genes. The goal was to better understand w…

This study looked at whether carefully managing medications for elderly patients during their hospital stay and after they go home can lower the chance of them being readmitted within 30 days. Researchers compared a group that received extra medication reviews to a group that did…

This study looked at bone tissue from 34 men who had hip replacement surgery due to femoral head necrosis (bone death in the hip joint). Researchers used advanced imaging and spectroscopy to identify changes in bone structure and composition. The goal was to better understand wha…

This study aimed to find new blood markers that show how tiny air pollution particles affect the body. Researchers took blood samples from 101 healthy adults of different ages and exposed their white blood cells to fine particles in a lab. They measured changes in inflammation, D…

This completed study looked at how neuropsychological problems (like trouble with thinking or emotions) affect how people with multiple sclerosis explore their surroundings and start walking. Researchers used eye-tracking glasses and motion analysis to measure walking patterns in…

This study compared 101 people with multiple sclerosis to healthy volunteers to see if they can recognize positive emotions like joy and enthusiasm. Participants completed questionnaires and tests to evaluate their ability to identify emotions from faces and voices. The goal was …

This study looked at whether a 6-minute stepper test (ST6) can accurately measure exercise tolerance in people with heart conditions undergoing rehabilitation. Researchers compared the stepper test results with the standard 6-minute walk test and a cardiac stress test in 60 patie…

This study looked at how gastric bypass surgery changes the bacteria in the small intestine. Researchers measured hydrogen in the breath of 51 severely obese patients before surgery and at several points up to 2 years after. The goal was to find out how often bacterial overgrowth…

This study uses eye-tracking technology to see how children with language development disorders process and remember sounds compared to typically developing children. Researchers will track eye movements while children perform language tasks to understand how their brains handle …

This study tested whether a computerized balance test can predict if adolescent scoliosis will get worse. Researchers measured postural control in 95 girls aged 11-14 with mild scoliosis. The goal is to help doctors decide early on who needs treatment like braces or therapy, avoi…

This completed study looked at how depression affects the ability to recognize emotions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers used EEG, heart rate monitoring, and questionnaires to compare emotion recognition in MS patients with and without depression, as well as he…