Mcgill University

This study tested a wearable sensor that continuously measures ketones in people with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps. Sixteen adults wore the sensor for 14 days and compared its readings to standard finger-stick tests. The goal was to see if the sensor is accurate enough t…

This study tested a website called SUPPORT that provides online courses and a discussion forum to help adults with type 1 diabetes better manage and reduce low blood sugar episodes. The goal was to see if the platform could lower fear and frequency of hypoglycemia. 285 adults wit…

This study tested a smartphone app called Petit Cactus that uses photo recognition to help people with type 1 diabetes count carbohydrates. 73 participants used the app for 3 months to see if it improved blood sugar control and was easy to use. The goal was to make daily diabetes…

This study looked at the best ways to help university students stick with stress management techniques over time. Researchers compared workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, and digital reminders against no support at all. 331 students took part, and the goal was t…

This study tested whether an online training platform called SUPPORT-Pro could help healthcare professionals (like nurses, dietitians, and doctors) feel more confident in treating people with type 1 diabetes. 229 Canadian healthcare professionals who work with diabetes patients u…

This study looked at whether a ketone monoester drink (a supplement that raises blood ketones) changes hormone levels after a single workout. Twelve healthy young men did resistance exercise and then drank either the ketone drink or a placebo. The goal was to measure testosterone…

This study looked at how a 14-week exercise program might reduce chronic low back pain. Fifty-seven adults with ongoing back pain either exercised or stayed on a waitlist. Researchers used brain scans and blood tests to see if changes in brain connections and gene activity helped…

This study looked at whether listening to Mozart music helps medical students learn surgical skills on a virtual reality simulator. About 97 medical students from Quebec universities were split into two groups: one listened to Mozart while training, the other trained in silence. …

This study looked at how different warm-up programs and footwear affect movement patterns that can lead to injury in youth soccer players. 64 healthy players aged 13-17 took part. Researchers tested a shortened FIFA11+ warm-up against a standard one, and also compared female-spec…

This study looked at whether drinking a ketone supplement can increase muscle protein synthesis (muscle building) after resistance exercise in 48 healthy young adults. Participants received either a ketone drink, whey protein, both, or a placebo. The goal was to see if ketones al…