Laval University

This study looks at whether adding a 6-month program of exercise and nutrition counseling to standard weight-loss medication helps adults with obesity preserve muscle mass and strength. About 120 people aged 18-70 will be randomly assigned to get medication alone or medication pl…

This study tests whether four different virtual reality exercises can improve arm function and reduce pain in people who have had rotator cuff-related shoulder pain for at least six months. Thirty participants will attend weekly VR sessions for four weeks and complete online ques…

This study tests a 12-week program that uses the pleasure of eating to encourage more fruits and vegetables in adults with higher weight. About 88 participants will either join group sessions and phone coaching or receive no intervention. The goal is to see if the program is prac…

This study looks for substances in the blood that can prove a person has eaten yogurt. Researchers will give 16 healthy adults different amounts of yogurt for a week and then test their blood. The goal is to create a reliable way to measure yogurt intake, which could improve stud…

This study reviews medical records of 100 adults who needed a breathing machine after a heart attack or cardiac arrest. Researchers want to see how often acid-base problems occur and compare doctors' ventilator settings with a computer algorithm's suggestions. No new treatments a…

This study will create and test simple tools called decision aids to help parents in Canada decide whether to screen their children for type 1 diabetes. Researchers will work with parents and experts to design these aids and then test them online with 350 parents. The goal is to …

This study tests a free online platform called Precare for people waiting for bariatric surgery. The goal is to see if it helps patients feel more ready and reduces the number who cancel surgery. About 1,050 adults on the waiting list at one hospital in Quebec will use the platfo…

This study measures the temperature of air that intubated patients breathe out. The goal is to use that data to better test and improve humidifiers, which keep patients' airways moist and safe. About 70 adults on breathing machines in the ICU will take part. The research does not…