Vrije Universiteit Brussel

This study tests a personalized, non-drug method called CoMBI to reduce troubling behaviors like agitation and anxiety in people with dementia living in nursing homes. About 60 residents will receive this tailored approach or usual care. Researchers will also check if it eases st…

This study tests whether adding a weight loss program (diet, exercise, and behavior changes) to standard back pain treatment helps overweight or obese people with chronic low back pain. About 252 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets standar…

This study explores whether wearable sensors can objectively measure mental fatigue in healthy runners aged 18-35. Participants will complete a mentally tiring task or watch a documentary, then run 5 km on a treadmill while sensors track heart rate, breathing, and eye movements. …

This study is testing a new support program for parents who learn their unborn or newborn baby has a life-limiting condition. The program is designed to fit within standard pregnancy and newborn care in Flanders. Researchers will work with 20 parents and their healthcare provider…

This study looks at how using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea affects chronic pain. About 80 adults newly diagnosed with sleep apnea will fill out pain questionnaires before starting CPAP and again at 3 and 6 months. Researchers want to see if better CPAP use leads to less pain, a…

This study asks 500 teenagers in Dutch-speaking Brussels schools to read short stories about emotional neglect and answer questions. Researchers want to learn if teens can spot neglect and if that affects their decision to ask for help. The goal is to better understand how to sup…

This study looks at how chronic sleep problems and long-term low back pain are connected in the brain. Researchers will use brain scans to measure chemicals and structures in key brain areas. The goal is to understand the relationship better, not to test a new treatment. About 80…

This study looks at why people with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia) often feel more pain and fatigue after exercise. Researchers want to understand the genetic and brain chemistry behind this. They will test if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, g…

This study aims to gather expert opinions on how to create effective video games for rehabilitation therapy. Researchers will survey and interview 30 experts who have experience developing these therapeutic games. The goal is to create a blueprint that helps future developers bui…