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Patients with chronic respiratory failure currently start their ventilatory support in hospital as stated in national guideline. However, as these patients are severely disabled, a stay at the hospital for several days is experienced by many as very…
To determine the reproducibility and validity of specific outcome measures for skeletal and respiratory fatigability in subjects with SMA.
Here we will generate iPS cells from patients with genetic neurodevelopmental disorders and (related) healthy control individuals, that can be used to generate in vitro disease models to further study the mechanisms behind these disorders.
The primary objective is to study if quantitative (3- and 7-Tesla) MRI protocols (MRI perfusion, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and chemical shift imaging (CSI)) are able to detect phenotype conversion earlier than conventional MRI. Results will be…
The primary objective is to measure the longitudinal changes of PDE10A enzyme availability in the caudate, putamen, and globus pallidus of Huntington*s Disease Gene Expansion Carrier (HDGECs) by comparison of the follow-up and initial Positron…
The primary objective is to assess neuropsychological function in X-ALD patients without active cerebral demyelinating disease. Data of minors will be compared to matched healthy controls. Data of adults will be compared to reference values. The…
To explore the use of exome sequencing in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with severe microcephaly
The main aim of this project is to identify genetic and metabolic risk factors for mild MR and borderline intelligence.
The objective is to describe the nature and underlying (neuromuscular en biomechanical) factors of dysphagia in different neuromuscular diseases in relation to different consistencies of food. Identifying the contributing factors are starting points…
The primary objective is to measure the availability of the PDE10A enzyme in Huntington*s Disease (HD)gene expansion carriers (HDGECs) by estimating and comparing the distribution volume (VT) of the radioligand [18F]MNI-659 in the striatum (caudate…
Our objective is to obtain insight into whether and how the visual and auditory systems of hemispherectomized patients have adapted after brain damage and brain surgery in early life. For this purpose we will perform psychophysical tests and (…
The aims of the proposed study are (1) to test the reliability of knee moment-angle measurements, (2) to obtain insight how muscle and tendon characteristics in children with CP contribute to the limitations in range of motion (ROM) of the knee and…
To investigate the underpinnings of ADHD and its persistence into adulthood: Through studying genetic factors, in combination with genomic, microbiome, cell-based, neuroimaging, neuropsychological and psychiatric assessment we aim to gain more…
To investigate the potential value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) on a 3 Tesla MRI system to visualize the spinal cord in SMA patients and to investigate motor connectivity in vivo in patients with SMA.
1. We will recruit 6 probands who experience cerebellar movement disorders with spinocerebellar ataxia features such as uncoordinated movement (i.e. asthenia, asynergy, delayed reaction time and dyschronometria) in limbs and organs such as the eyes…
The aims of this study are the ascertainment, characterization, and longitudinal follow-up of a large cohort of Dutch families segregating Parkinson*s disease, including affected and unaffected first-degree relatives. The cohort will be…
Gain insight in the anatomy and organisation of the sacral plexus in children with NB and congenital spinal or sacral anomalies. Possible findings can be compared with the results of the healthy subjects, in order to be able to relate findings to…
- Can early Botox-injections in the bladder of patients with meningomyelocèle (MMC) prevent deterioration of the bladder and renal function?- Can early Botox-injections in the bladder of patients with meningomyelocèle (MMC) decrease the need for an…
1. To identify presymptomatic and symptomatic profiles including (early) disease stages and early biomarkers of disease progression and to elucidate pathophysiological mechanisms, we will investigate RVCL patients at different ages (both symptomatic…
To investigate whether the peripheral nervous system is involved in paroxysmal neurological conditions.