Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Researchers are studying sleep problems among children aged 4 to 10 in foster care, residential care, and the general population. They will compare sleep and related factors like behavior, parenting stress, and placement history across these groups. The trial also tests a brief b…

This study tests whether gentle belly massage can reduce period pain and improve quality of life in women with painful periods, with or without endometriosis. About 80 women will be randomly assigned to receive either real massage or a light touch (sham) over three menstrual cycl…

This study tests a new articulated prosthetic foot designed to improve comfort, safety, and mobility during daily activities like walking on slopes and stairs. About 120 adults with lower-limb amputations will compare the new foot to their current one. The goal is to see if the n…

This study asks 1,000 Flemish foster parents about the behavioral challenges of the children in their care, their own parenting style, and how satisfied they are with the foster care system. It also explores what extra support they need, such as help with difficult behavior or co…

This study investigates whether people with chronic low back pain process sugar differently than those without pain. Participants receive standardized drinks and meals while their blood sugar is tracked continuously. The goal is to uncover whether impaired glucose metabolism is a…

This study will use a painless ultrasound to examine tongue stiffness, thickness, and other features in 80 adolescents aged 12-18 with obesity and sleep-disordered breathing. Participants are already enrolled in a weight-loss program. The goal is to better understand how the tong…

This study explores why stroke survivors often feel extreme muscle fatigue. Researchers will use a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS to temporarily change brain activity in 120 stroke survivors. Participants will do leg exercises until tired while their…

This observational study aims to understand how neuromuscular fatigue develops in stroke survivors compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will measure brain activity (EEG) and muscle activity (EMG) in 120 participants while they perform repeated leg exercises until fatigue.…

This study tests a new way to take CT scans of the knee while it is bearing weight, like standing. The goal is to see if this method can detect small movements of a knee replacement implant earlier than standard X-rays. The study will include 15 people, some with healthy knees an…

This study follows 30 elite female cyclists before, during, and after an altitude training camp to see how sleep and menstrual cycle changes affect training results. Participants will track their sleep with diaries and devices, and provide saliva, urine, and blood samples to meas…