Laval University

This study looked at whether giving young children just two doses of the hepatitis B vaccine works as well as the usual three doses. Over 400 children took part, receiving different vaccine schedules. The goal was to see if a simpler schedule still provides strong protection agai…

This study looked at whether a whole food plant-based diet, low in red and processed meats, can lower LDL cholesterol in 50 adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), an inherited condition causing high cholesterol. Participants followed both a standard North …

This study looked at 57 university students with insomnia. It compared two programs: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Both programs aimed to improve sleep and mental health. The researchers expected CBT-I to work fas…

This study tested whether a physiotherapy program that also addresses psychological factors (like stress and anxiety) could help people with long-term low back pain. 40 adults with chronic back pain and high psychosocial risk took part. The main goal was to see if a larger study …

This study tested whether having a rest cabin at work helps employees feel better. 82 workers from a Canadian insurance company were randomly assigned to use the cabin right away or wait a month. The cabin offered guided meditation, massage, light therapy, and a zero-gravity chai…

This study tested whether a culturally adapted version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) could help Arab adults sleep better. 54 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two adapted CBTi programs or be placed on a waiting list. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether using heat therapy along with exercises can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with acute low back pain. One hundred adults with recent back pain were assigned to heat alone, heat plus exercises, or a control group. The goal was to see if t…

This study looked at how different oxygen level goals and different oximeters (the clip-on devices that measure blood oxygen) affect the amount of oxygen given to patients. Researchers studied 40 adults with COPD or other breathing problems like pneumonia. They wanted to see if t…

This study looked at how excess belly fat relates to early signs of heart disease in 357 healthy adults aged 35-65. Using MRI and CT scans, researchers measured fat distribution and artery plaque buildup. The goal was to better understand the link between body shape and heart ris…

This study tested a three-session sleep education program for university students aged 18-30. 92 students were randomly assigned to either receive the program right away or wait. The program taught sleep basics, behavior strategies, and stress management. Researchers measured sle…

This study aimed to create and improve tests that measure intestinal permeability, or how leaky the gut is, for use in nutrition and metabolic health research. Ten healthy adults participated, and researchers measured sugar markers in urine and blood after a special drink. The go…