Centre Integre Universitaire De Sante Et Services Sociaux Du Nord De L'ile De Montreal

This study tested whether starting gentle leg cycling while still in bed, within 48 hours after spinal surgery, is safe and doable for people with severe spinal cord injuries. Forty-five adults with traumatic injuries took part. The goal was to see if this early movement could be…

This study looked at whether vitamin C can reduce pain sensitivity in healthy adults. 38 volunteers took either vitamin C or a placebo, and researchers measured how much pressure they could tolerate before feeling pain. The goal was to see if vitamin C could be a safe, non-drug o…

This study looked at whether wearing a back brace after spinal fusion surgery helps reduce pain and improve quality of life. 43 adults with degenerative spine conditions were followed for 3 months after surgery. The goal was to see if bracing makes a difference in recovery.

This study looked at how many opioid pain pills patients actually take after leaving the emergency room for acute pain like fractures or kidney stones. Over 2,200 adults from six Canadian hospitals recorded their pain and pill use in a diary for two weeks. The goal was to help do…

This study tested whether using a more accurate blood pressure reading from the aorta (central BP) instead of the usual arm cuff helps manage hypertension in people with advanced chronic kidney disease. 116 participants were randomly assigned to either central or standard BP targ…

This study followed 761 adults who were sent home from the emergency room with a prescription for opioid painkillers for acute pain. Researchers called patients at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months to ask how many pills they took, how well their pain was controlled, what side effects…