Universiteit Antwerpen

This study is testing whether the Gardasil 9 vaccine can reduce the infectivity of HPV16 virus in women who already have the infection. About 50 women aged 18-45 will receive two doses of the vaccine, and researchers will use urine samples to measure virus activity and immune res…

This study checks if a surface electromyography (sEMG) device can consistently measure muscle fatigue in healthy adolescents. Twenty-seven teens will do repeated squats until exhaustion while their leg muscle activity is recorded, repeating the test a week later. The goal is to s…

This study tests a structured parenting support program for families with infants around 3 months old who have early problems with crying, feeding, or sleeping. About 200 families will either receive the program (individual and group sessions plus a mobile app) or usual care. Res…

This study tests two treatments for muscle stiffness in the lower leg after a stroke: Botox injections (a single session) and dry needling (12 weekly sessions). Researchers will measure changes in muscle reflexes and thickness in 90 participants across Belgium, Spain, and Canada.…

This study tests whether adding kinesio tape to standard therapy helps women with long-term breast or trunk swelling after breast cancer treatment. About 128 participants will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus kinesio tape for four weeks. Researchers will m…

This study is testing a new device for collecting first-void urine (the first urine of the day). Researchers want to see how easy it is to use and whether the instructions can be improved. 60 people who have never used such a device before will try it and fill out questionnaires.…

This study looks at whether urine samples can show immune markers of chlamydia infection in women. Participants provide urine, vaginal, and blood samples to compare immune responses. The goal is to find easier ways to study chlamydia immunity, which could help develop better test…

This study explores whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a feasible and acceptable option for people with long-term shoulder pain, such as rotator cuff issues or frozen shoulder. Researchers will enroll 15 people with shoulder pain and 15 without, measuring inflamma…