Vrije Universiteit Brussel

This study looked at whether schema therapy, a type of talk therapy, can help people with personality disorders who are in outpatient forensic care. Five participants received therapy for up to two years. Researchers measured changes in their thinking patterns, risk of re-offendi…

This study tested whether a gel (LAT gel) applied to cuts can numb them as well as the standard numbing shots (lidocaine) before getting stitches. 70 adults with simple cuts in the emergency department took part. The goal was to see if the gel causes less pain during application …

This study tested whether the Ghostly app, which guides patients through strength exercises, could help hospitalized people with stroke, COVID-19, frailty, or muscle weakness. Fifteen participants used the app during their hospital stay. The goal was to see if it was practical an…

This study tested whether a numbing gel (lidocaine) works as well as a needle injection for pain relief during pterygium surgery. 41 adults having pterygium removal took part. The goal was to see if the gel causes less pain and eye dryness after surgery.

This completed study surveyed over 4,200 youth care professionals in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands to measure their levels of secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and compassion satisfaction. Participants completed an anonymous online survey about their work experiences an…

This completed study tested a new way to measure physical fatigue in 40 people — stroke survivors and older adults with muscle loss. Participants performed everyday tasks like walking stairs and crouching while researchers tracked their perceived effort, heart rate, and muscle ac…

This study looked at how stress changes gene activity in women with chronic widespread pain (fibromyalgia). Researchers compared 84 women with and without the condition, using mental stress tests and relaxation breathing. They measured changes in DNA methylation, a process that c…