Université De Sherbrooke

This study tested a new PET imaging tracer to see if it can safely show signs of ALS in the body. Eight people (some healthy, some with ALS) received the tracer and were scanned. The goal was to check safety and how the tracer spreads, which could lead to earlier diagnosis and be…

This study looked at two simple tests—a breath test (FeNO) and a blood test (eosinophil count)—to see if they can diagnose asthma more easily than current hospital-based breathing tests. Researchers studied 123 people aged 12 and older with suspected asthma. The goal was to find …

This study tests whether high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) can reduce pain during intercourse for women with provoked vestibulodynia, a condition causing severe pain at the vaginal opening. About 145 women with moderate to severe pain will receive either real or sham laser trea…

This small study tested whether gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus or trigeminal nerve could ease severe breathlessness in people with advanced COPD. Eight participants tried both active and sham stimulation during exercise. The main goal was to see if such a study is eve…

This small study tested whether a 7-day fast is a safe and acceptable option for adults with Long COVID. 25 participants fasted at home and had checkups before and after. The goal was to see if fasting could improve daily function and quality of life by reducing inflammation. Res…

This study tested whether a single dose of a ketone salt supplement could improve heart function in 20 people with stable heart failure. Participants took either the ketone supplement or a carbohydrate placebo before a heart MRI. The goal was to see if the supplement could help t…

This study tested a new approach for chronic low-back pain and fibromyalgia in 48 adults. Participants received pain education plus propranolol (a blood pressure drug) to help the brain 'relearn' and reduce pain. The goal was to see if the treatment is feasible and acceptable, an…

This study checks on children aged 6-10 whose mothers took part in a lifestyle program (diet and exercise coaching) before getting fertility treatments for obesity. Researchers want to see if these kids have healthier body measurements and blood markers compared to kids whose mot…

This study looked at how brown adipose tissue (brown fat) works in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers used special PET scans with a fat-based tracer to measure brown fat activity more accurately than before. The study included 6 participants and aimed to better understand h…