Laval University

This pilot study aims to see if giving activated charcoal to people who have swallowed a poisonous substance within 6 hours can prevent the poison from getting worse and shorten hospital stays. About 100 adults and children will be randomly assigned to receive either charcoal or …

This study looks at whether weight-loss surgery can help people with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes achieve long-term remission better than the best medical care alone. About 408 participants will be followed to see how surgery affects diabetes, kidney function, and heart hea…

This study looks at whether drinking a cranberry beverage can help overweight or obese adults improve their blood sugar, insulin levels, and cholesterol. Over 12 weeks, 73 participants will drink either cranberry or a placebo, then switch after a break. Researchers will also chec…

This study looks at people who had a sleeve gastrectomy but didn't lose enough weight or regained it. It compares two follow-up surgeries: a newer, simpler one called SADI-S and a standard one called DS. The goal is to see if SADI-S works just as well for weight loss but with few…

This study is testing a virtual peer support program for 300 people in Canada living with type 1 diabetes (or their loved ones). Participants join small online groups based on shared experiences (like age, background, or life stage) and attend monthly webinars. The goal is to red…

This study tests whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) to a special type of physiotherapy can better relieve chronic low back pain in military veterans. The approach targets both physical and emotional aspects of pain. Researchers will measure changes i…

This study compares a motorized lumbar support to a standard back brace for adults with non-specific low back pain. Researchers will measure pain and daily function over 9 weeks in 70 participants. The goal is to see if the motorized version provides better relief by adapting to …

This study tests a 12-week supervised rehabilitation program for people with two rare genetic diseases that cause walking and balance problems. The goal is to see if the program reduces disease severity and fall risk compared to usual care. About 84 adults with confirmed diagnose…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called VentilO can help doctors set breathing machines better for patients just after heart surgery. About 76 adults will be randomly assigned to have their ventilator settings chosen by the app or by their doctor. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at how dairy protein from yogurt, compared to plant-based yogurt, affects body composition, bone health, and gut bacteria in overweight postmenopausal women. Participants will follow a 12-week weight loss diet and be randomly assigned to eat yogurt, plant-based y…

This study looks at how the type of oxygen monitor and the target oxygen level affect the amount of oxygen given to ICU patients on high-flow nasal oxygen therapy. Researchers will test two different oximeters and two oxygen targets in 30 adults to see which combination leads to …

This study looks at how milk, fermented milk, and soy drinks change gut health in adults aged 45-65 with belly fat and slightly high blood sugar or cholesterol. About 20 participants will follow a diet based on Canadian food guide recommendations. The goal is to see which drink i…

This study looks at how the oxygen level target and the type of oximeter used together affect the amount of oxygen patients need. It includes 40 adults in the cardiac surgery ICU who are either breathing on their own or on a ventilator. The goal is to see if using a higher oxygen…