Frequently asked questions

There are several reasons why people may want to participate in a research project in our laboratory: to advance knowledge on a given subject, to develop new approaches for better management of various pathologies, to improve their own health and to have more information on their physical condition. Without the involvement of the community, the research projects could not exist. Your participation is therefore an essential element in the evolution of science and the development of strategies for healthy aging.

Our laboratory is mainly interested in the beneficial effect that physical activity and exercise can have on the health of populations. In this context, we mainly conduct studies where participants are asked to exercise and where we evaluate the impact of this practice on different physiological parameters (e.g. glycemic control, blood pressure, adiposity level, etc). More information on current projects is available in the 'Research' tab.

The majority of projects offer financial compensation to compensate for your participation or your travel. The amounts may vary depending on your level of involvement associated with the project.

Most research projects conducted in our laboratory are carried out with adults aged 45 and older. However, the inclusion and exclusion criteria are specific to each research project. To learn more about these criteria, please refer to the "Research" tab. Feel free to contact us if you are interested to learn more about our ongoing research!

Your participation in any research project is voluntary. You may, therefore, withdraw from that project at any time without having to justify yourself to the research team. Your decision not to participate or to withdraw from a project will in no way affect your relationship with the research team or your ability to participate in future studies.

All research projects may present a risk. However, this risk is very small and varies from project to project. For example, physical activity may result in a risk of soreness in the 24-48 hours following its practice, body composition measurement methods expose you to a low dose of radiation (less than a dental X-ray), blood tests may cause some discomfort, etc. It should be noted that all research projects have been reviewed by the CIUSSS de l'Estrie CHUS ethics committee.