Vrije Universiteit Brussel

This study looks at whether adding a behavioral weight reduction program (diet, exercise, and behavior changes) to standard back pain treatment can help overweight or obese people with chronic low back pain. About 252 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the weight prog…

This study tests a personalized, non-drug method called CoMBI to reduce troubling behaviors like agitation and anxiety in people with dementia living in nursing homes. About 60 residents will receive this tailored approach or usual care. Researchers will also check if it eases st…

This study asks 30 rehabilitation and gaming experts for their advice on how to build serious games that help people recover from injuries or illnesses. Through surveys and group discussions, the researchers will create a guide for making these games more effective and easier to …

This study is testing a new program to support parents who receive a life-limiting diagnosis for their unborn or newborn baby, as well as their healthcare providers. About 20 parents and their doctors will try the program, and researchers will measure how well it works by looking…

This study looks at why people with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia) often feel worse after exercise. Researchers will test if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, applied during exercise, can reduce pain and fatigue. They will also study genetic changes i…

This study looks at how CPAP therapy, a common treatment for sleep apnea, affects pain in people who also have chronic pain. Researchers will follow 80 adults for 6 months, asking them about their pain levels and checking how well they use their CPAP machine. The goal is to under…

This study looks at how chronic sleep problems and pain sensitivity affect each other in people with long-term low back pain and insomnia. Researchers will use brain scans to measure chemicals and brain activity in 80 adults aged 18-60. The goal is to better understand the link b…

This study explores whether wearable sensors can objectively measure mental fatigue in healthy runners aged 18-35. Participants will complete a mentally tiring task or watch a documentary, then run 5 km on a treadmill while sensors track heart rate, breathing, and eye movements. …

This study asks 500 teenagers in Dutch-speaking Brussels schools to read short stories about emotional neglect and answer questions. Researchers want to learn if teens can spot neglect and if that affects their decision to ask for help. The goal is to better understand how to sup…