Vrije Universiteit Brussel

This study tests a program to reduce avoidable hospital visits for nursing home residents, which can harm their health. Researchers will work with 12 nursing homes to implement the program and track hospital stays, emergency visits, and staff confidence. The goal is to improve ca…

This study tests a new training method for older adults (65+) who are hospitalized and unable to walk. The method combines light leg exercises with a special cuff that gently restricts blood flow, making the exercises more effective. Patients play a tablet game that guides them t…

This study tests a new type of prosthetic foot designed to move more like a real ankle. About 120 people with leg amputations will compare it to their current prosthesis during walking, stairs, and slopes. The goal is to see if the new foot is more comfortable, safer, and easier …

This study aims to collect walking data from 150 healthy adults using both wearable sensors and a high-precision motion-capture system. The goal is to create a high-quality dataset that can help improve how wearable devices detect walking events like heel-strikes and toe-offs. Th…

This study tests a new way to take CT scans of the knee while it is gently pressed, like standing, to see if it can spot implant movement earlier. It involves 15 people—some healthy volunteers and some with a knee replacement. The goal is to improve future detection of implant lo…

This study follows 30 elite female cyclists before, during, and after an altitude training camp to see how altitude affects their sleep and menstrual cycles. Participants will track their sleep with diaries, wrist monitors, and a sleep test, and provide saliva, urine, and blood s…