Vrije Universiteit Brussel

This study tested whether a lidocaine gel placed on the eye works as well as a needle injection for numbing during pterygium surgery. The gel may cause less pain and dryness after the procedure. 41 adults having pterygium removal took part to compare comfort and side effects.

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Ghostly can help hospitalized patients—including those recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or frailty—regain muscle strength. Fifteen participants used the app for guided strength exercises, and researchers measured changes in muscl…

This study tested whether a special gel (LAT gel) can numb cuts as well as standard numbing shots, but without the pain of a needle. 70 adults with simple cuts in the emergency room received either the gel or a shot before getting stitches. The goal was to see if the gel makes th…

This study looked at why stress makes pain worse for people with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia). Researchers compared 84 women with and without the condition to see if changes in gene activity (epigenetics) could explain this stress intolerance. The goal is to better…

This study tested a new way to measure physical fatigue during everyday tasks like walking and lifting, going beyond just walking tests. Researchers worked with 40 people—stroke survivors and older adults with sarcopenia—to see how their bodies and minds responded to fatigue. The…

This study surveyed over 4,200 youth care workers in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands to learn how their jobs affect their mental health. Researchers measured stress, burnout, and the satisfaction they get from helping others. The goal is to help organizations better support …

This study looked at how schema therapy, a type of talk therapy, helps people with personality disorders who are in outpatient forensic mental health care. Five participants were followed for up to two years to see if their thinking patterns, risk of re-offending, and overall per…