Hasselt University

Researchers in Belgium are comparing two ways to treat acute low back pain: going straight to a physiotherapist without a GP referral, or following the usual care pathway through a GP. They will enroll 600 adults with recent low back pain and track pain, disability, quality of li…

Researchers at Hasselt University are studying whether people with chronic low back pain are more likely to hyperventilate, meaning they breathe too quickly or deeply. The trial compares 90 adults, some with long-lasting back pain and some without, measuring their breathing, bala…

This study compares how accurately people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy controls perceive changes in their own walking and sit-to-stand performance. Researchers will measure how well participants detect natural variations in their movement speed and smoothness. The goa…

This study examined 69 adults with Long-COVID to see how different levels of fatigue relate to their thinking, mood, and physical abilities. Participants completed tests of hand strength, walking distance, memory, and anxiety. The goal was to identify patient subgroups to better …

This completed study looked at the economic burden of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in 73 adults in Flanders, Belgium. Researchers measured healthcare costs, patient expenses, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was to understand the financial impact of…

This completed study followed 150 lung cancer patients to see how their treatment—surgery, chemo, radiation, or immunotherapy—affects their physical abilities, symptoms, and quality of life. Researchers measured things like walking distance, muscle strength, and daily activity le…