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Center of Investigation in Clinical Nutrition (CICN)

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Technical and scientific expertise

Metabolic disorders, gut health, bioavailability, glycaemic index, exercise physiology, behaviour, cognitive function, marketing/consumer research, contaminants

Main equipement

  • Medical office
  • Sampling room with two ambulatory beds
  • Modular lounge and dining room for real-life behavioural analysis in a controlled environment of varying degrees
  • Testing room with five individual booths equipped with computers and/or tablets, with controlled ventilation, temperature and lighting, meeting ISO 8589 standards.
  • Stress test laboratory

Get an overview of the platform’s facilities via a virtual tour.

Applications

Conducting clinical studies to investigate effects on biological parameters or on the perception/receptivity of subjects:

  • behaviours
  • food supplements
  • new food products and/or
  • any particular type of diet on health

Watch some examples:

Services available to

  • UCLouvain students and researchers
  • Non-UCLouvain parties

The latest news

  • 16 June 2025
    Assessing the beneficial effects of purple bacteria on human health? The CICN at the heart of the action
    The Purple4Life initiative, coordinated by UMONS, is built on the potential of purple bacteria to convert agri-food by-products into high-value nutritional compounds.
  • 12 March 2025
    Saffron and skullcap: a natural synergy for the mood
    A clinical study carried out at CICN provides innovative insights into the effect of natural food supplements on mood regulation.
  • 12 March 2025
    Red Panax ginseng: an ally against stress and for cognition
    A recent study carried out at CICN highlights the potential benefits of Red Panax ginseng on psychological well-being.
  • 5 December 2024
    CICN : a research logistician position for Valérie Dormal
    After several successful years in operation, the Center for Clinical Investigation in Nutrition (CICN) has benefited from the creation of a Research Logistician position since November 1. This position, created thanks to contributions from the University's three Sectors, is a pioneering achievement for the platform and guarantees its long-term stability.
  • 5 December 2024
    Is your memory failing you? The CICN is looking for volunteers!
    CICN is launching a new clinical study and is looking for participants aged 60 and over. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a natural food supplement on cognitive functions, and in particular on memory.
  • 12 March 2024
    The CICN is looking for seniors for its new study on the diet of the elderly
    A new study dedicated to the diet of the elderly is about to start at the CICN.
  • 15 January 2024
    Projects related to nutrition? Think CICN!
    How can CICN help you with your nutrition-related projects? Thanks to clinical studies, but also sensory analysis tests, consumer tests and market research, and food behavior assessments.