Centre Hospitalier De L'université De Montréal (chum)

This early study tested whether infliximab, a medicine usually given through a vein, can be safely used as eye drops to treat sterile corneal melt. This rare condition causes the clear front part of the eye to thin and can lead to blindness. Seven adults with the condition took p…

This study looked at whether serial casting (applying a series of casts to gradually stretch tight skin) can improve arm movement and scar quality in adults with burn contractures. Twelve participants who had limited arm motion after a burn injury received one week of usual care,…

This study tested two different methods (paracoracoid and costoclavicular) for placing tiny catheters near nerves to deliver pain medicine after hand surgery. The goal was to see which approach provides better numbness and pain relief. 140 adults having hand surgery took part, an…

This study tested whether an online service that provides personalized Low-FODMAP menus and nutritional support can improve quality of life and control symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Forty adults with IBS followed the diet using a web platform for 6 month…

This study tested whether a nonsilicone gel sheet can help improve thick, red burn scars in adults. 49 burn survivors used the gel on one scar area and no treatment on another for comparison. The goal was to see if the gel reduced scar thickness, redness, and improved skin flexib…

This study tested a less invasive needle procedure (ultrasound-guided tendon fenestration) against mini-open surgery for people with chronic tennis elbow that didn't get better with rest or therapy. Sixty-four workers were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal …

This study aims to find normal lung stretch values in 81 healthy volunteers using a new ultrasound technique. By measuring how different parts of the lung move during breathing, researchers hope to create a baseline that could one day help doctors adjust ventilators to avoid lung…