Vrije Universiteit Brussel

This study tested whether a type of psychotherapy called schema therapy could help people with personality disorders who are receiving outpatient forensic mental health care. It involved 5 participants and aimed to see if the therapy could improve their thinking patterns, reduce …

This study tested whether a video game app called 'Ghostly' could help hospitalized patients rebuild muscle strength. Researchers enrolled 15 people recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or dealing with frailty to see if using the app for leg exercises was practical and helpful. The …

This study tested if a numbing gel is as effective as a standard needle injection for pain relief during surgery to remove a pterygium (a non-cancerous eye growth). Researchers compared pain levels and post-surgery eye dryness in 41 patients. The goal was to see if the gel provid…

This study aimed to understand why stress makes chronic widespread pain worse. Researchers compared 44 patients with fibromyalgia to 44 healthy women, putting them through mental stress tests and relaxation exercises. They collected blood samples and other measurements to look fo…

This study aims to create a better way to measure physical tiredness during everyday tasks, like getting dressed or cooking. Researchers will have 40 participants, including stroke survivors and older adults, perform activities in a lab while wearing sensors. The goal is to under…

This study aimed to understand the mental and emotional wellbeing of adults who work with children and young people in care services across Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. Researchers surveyed over 4,200 care workers to measure their levels of job-related stress, burnout, a…