Université Catholique De Louvain

This study is testing a new program called BRIDGES, designed with teenagers, to help young people with depression become more physically active. It involves 18 sessions over 3 months with a specialized physical therapist who provides guidance and connects participants with local …

This study is testing whether a daily supplement containing two gut-supporting ingredients (a prebiotic and a postbiotic) can help reduce intestinal discomfort in adults. 140 participants with ongoing gut issues will take either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researcher…

This study aims to understand why some people lose more weight than others after bariatric surgery. Researchers will follow 100 patients having obesity surgery to identify factors that predict successful weight loss. They will examine eating behaviors, thinking patterns, and biol…

This study aims to understand how teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cope with anxiety and depression compared to their peers. Researchers will follow 252 French-speaking adolescents aged 12-17, including those with ASD, those with autistic traits, and typically develo…

This study aims to better understand the role of inflammation in heart artery disease (atherosclerosis), which causes heart attacks and strokes. Researchers will collect and analyze blood samples from 600 adults undergoing a heart artery scan. They will measure specific proteins …

This study aims to understand the effects of a supervised drug consumption room called Link-Up in Brussels. Researchers will observe and survey at least 250 people who use the facility to learn about their health, risky behaviors, and quality of life. The goal is to gather knowle…

This study aims to understand what side effects chronic pain patients find most unacceptable when weighed against pain relief from their medications. Researchers will survey 200 adults with chronic pain about their experiences with common medication side effects like drowsiness, …

This study aims to understand how a specific protein found in blood platelets might be involved in the inflammation that causes artery plaque buildup. Researchers will analyze plaque tissue removed from 200 patients during standard artery-clearing surgery. The goal is to gather b…