Lille Catholic University

This study tested whether adding a psychological therapy program before weight loss surgery could help patients. 94 adults preparing for surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the therapy or standard care. The goal was to see if the therapy helped patients develop healt…

This study tested a small, wearable sensor to see if it could detect early walking and balance problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers compared the sensor's readings to those from a complex, lab-based motion analysis system. The goal was to see if this simple…

This study tested a special laser microscope during kidney and ureter exams to see if it could accurately spot tumors. The goal was to provide a clear diagnosis without always needing to take tissue samples (biopsies), which can be difficult and carry risks. Doctors used the micr…

This study tested whether hypnosis or virtual reality works better for reducing pain during repeated medical procedures like wound care. Researchers compared these distraction techniques in 52 patients who experienced painful treatments at least three times. The goal was to find …

This study aimed to find out if colchicine or prednisone (a steroid) works better and is safer for treating sudden, painful arthritis attacks caused by calcium crystals in joints. It involved 111 hospitalized patients aged 65 and older who were experiencing a flare-up. Researcher…

This study aimed to understand how children with specific oral language disorders (STOL) process and remember words compared to children with typical development. Researchers tested 173 children aged 4 to 8 years, using memory tasks and eye-tracking technology to see how they loo…

This study aimed to understand how multiple sclerosis affects people's ability to recognize emotions. Researchers compared 101 people with MS to healthy volunteers, measuring how well each group identified positive and negative emotions from faces and audio clips. The study also …

This study aimed to see if a simple 6-minute stepper test could be a good way to measure exercise tolerance in people with heart disease who are in rehabilitation. Researchers tested 60 adult patients who had undergone heart procedures like bypass surgery or valve replacement. Th…

This study aimed to understand how thinking and emotional problems affect walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers measured the walking patterns, eye movements, and muscle activity of 32 MS patients while they performed walking tasks. The goal was to gather kno…

This study aimed to understand how weight-loss surgery affects gut bacteria and digestion. Researchers followed 51 patients with severe obesity for two years after gastric bypass surgery. They measured bacteria levels in the small intestine and tracked digestive symptoms to learn…

This study aimed to find a better way to predict which cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) will progress and get worse. Researchers tested 95 girls, aged 11-14, with mild scoliosis using a special balance platform (posturography) along with standard exams. The goal was…

This study aimed to understand the connection between depression and the ability to recognize facial emotions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers compared 38 participants, including MS patients and healthy controls, using emotion recognition tests, brain scans (MR…