Mcgill University

This study tested a mobile app called Petit Cactus that uses photo recognition to help people with type 1 diabetes count carbohydrates. 73 participants used the app for 3 months to see if it improved blood sugar control and was easy to use. The goal was to make daily diabetes man…

This small study tested a wearable sensor that continuously measures ketones in people with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps. Sixteen adults wore the sensor for 14 days while following special diets and a short insulin stop. The goal was to see if the sensor's readings match…

This study tested a website called SUPPORT that provides online courses and a discussion forum for adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if the platform helps people feel less afraid of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and have fewer episodes. 285 adults who already use …

This study looked at the best ways to help university students keep using stress management techniques over time. 331 students were split into groups that received either workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, digital reminders, or no extra support. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether listening to Mozart music helps medical students learn surgery skills on a virtual reality simulator. 97 medical students from Quebec universities were split into two groups: one listened to Mozart while training, the other trained in silence. The goa…

This study looked at whether drinking a ketone supplement, alone or with protein, can increase muscle protein synthesis (muscle building) after resistance exercise in healthy young adults aged 18-40. 48 participants completed the study at McGill University. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at how warm-up programs and shoe type affect movement patterns that can lead to injury in youth soccer players. 64 players aged 13-17 took part. Researchers tested a shortened FIFA11+ warm-up versus a standard one, and compared female-specific cleats to unisex c…

This study looked at how a 14-week exercise program might relieve chronic low back pain by changing brain connections and immune-related gene activity. Fifty-seven adults with long-term back pain either exercised or stayed on a waitlist. Researchers used brain scans and blood tes…

This study tested whether an online training platform called SUPPORT-Pro could help healthcare professionals (like nurses, dietitians, and doctors) feel more confident in treating people with type 1 diabetes. 229 Canadian healthcare professionals who work with diabetes patients u…

This study looked at whether a ketone monoester drink (a supplement that raises blood ketones) changes hormone levels after a single workout. Twelve healthy young men did resistance exercise and then drank either the ketone drink or a placebo. The goal was to measure testosterone…