Vrije Universiteit Brussel

This study tested whether a lidocaine gel applied to the eye works as well as a standard injection for numbing during pterygium surgery. The gel may be more comfortable and cause less dryness afterward. 41 adults having pterygium removal took part. The goal was to see which metho…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Ghostly can help hospitalized patients—including those recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or frailty—do strength exercises to rebuild muscle. Fifteen participants used the app during their hospital stay, and researchers measured ch…

This study tested whether a special gel (LAT gel) applied to cuts causes less pain than the standard numbing shot (lidocaine) during wound repair. 70 adults with simple cuts in the emergency department took part. The goal was to see if the gel could make the numbing process itsel…

This study tested a new lab-based method to measure physical fatigue during daily activities like walking and lifting. Researchers monitored 40 participants—stroke survivors and older adults with sarcopenia—using sensors and self-reported effort. The goal was to create a more com…

This study looked at whether schema therapy helps people with personality disorders who are in outpatient forensic mental health care. Five participants were followed for up to two years to see if their thinking patterns, risk of re-offending, and overall personality functioning …

This study looked at how work-related stress affects the wellbeing of over 4,200 adults who work with children and teens in youth care services in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. Researchers measured levels of burnout, compassion fatigue, and job satisfaction through an ano…

This study looked at why stress makes pain worse for people with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia). Researchers compared 84 women with and without the condition to see if changes in gene activity (epigenetics) could explain this stress intolerance. The goal is to better…