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Study of the relation between biomarker patterns and the incidence of recurrent coronary events during 1-year follow-up in patients who were hospitalised for an acute coronary syndrome; BIOMarker Study to identify the Acute risk of a Coronary Syndrome (BIOMArCS)

Describe the relation between patterns in biomarkers of vascular inflammation, plaque instability and hypercoagulability and the incidence of recurrent ACS

The relationship between pain and cognitive functioning, of patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's disease
Substudy: The relationship between pain, cognitive functioning, and motor activity in patients with multiple sclerosis

Various brain areas play a crucial role in both pain and cognition, supporting the existence of a close relationship between pain and cognition. Consequently, it is important to examine whether pain experience changes at the moment the patient shows…

Shockwave treatment for advanced angina in Maastricht (SWAAM). A double blind randomised study.

Goal of the project is to implement the shockwave therapy for no-option CAD patients and to evaluate its potential benefit on regional myocardial perfusion, on regional myocardial function and on the potential improvement in symptoms and quality of…

Induction and waning of specific immune mechanisms against Bordetella Pertussis after infection.

I. Evaluation of the nature and maintenance of specific cellular immune mechanisms after infection with Bordetella pertussis in different age groups, to identify critical parameters for pertussis re-emergenceII. To relate individual patient*s…

Identification of the genetic pathways involved in patients overreacting to radiotherapy

In the first place, we will collect tissues from over-reacting patients, including a thorough quality assurance program. Thereafter, we will identify the gene profiles of the patients that exhibit extreme radio-sensitivity without known hereditary…

Dutch Arthoscopy Association Rotator Cuff Study

The objective is to evaluate and compare the outcome of conventional open or arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, by means of clinical scores and biomechanical studies (range of motion, scapulohumeral rhythm, muscle activation patterns).

A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Parallel-Group, Multicenter, Event-Driven, Non-inferiority Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Once Daily Oral Rivaroxaban (BAY 59-7939) With Adjusted-Dose Oral Warfarin for the Prevention of Stroke and Non-Central Nervous System Systemic Embolism in Subjects With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation (39039039AFL3001)

The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that the efficacy of rivaroxaban, a direct FXa inhibitor, is non-inferior to that of dose-adjusted warfarin for the prevention of thromboembolic events in subjects with non-valvular atrial…

A multi-centre randomised double blind, placebo and active controlled parallel group study to investigate efficacy and safety of ONO-5334 in post menopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis.

The objective of this study is to investigate if use of ONO-5334 has a more positive effect on bone density and biochemical markers of bone turnover than Alendronate (a bisphosphonate) and placebo.

The retro-orbital fibrobast: a key player in Graves* opthalmopathy and a target for therapy.

Development, optimization and implementation of retro-orbital fibroblast cultures in our laboratory.

Fetal origins of type 2 diabetes in Surinam Hindustani in The Hague

In the present study we will assess the associations between the nutritional status of Hindustan pregnant women on the one hand and anthropometric and metabolic parameters of their neonates on the other hand.

Natural course, effects of enzyme therapy and health economic aspects in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type I, II and VI. Long-term folloe-up of untreated patients and patients receiving commercially available Aldurazyme, Elaprase and Naglazyme.

the objective of the current study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of enzyme therapy in the Dutch population of patients with MPS I, II and VI; to compare this to the natural course of these diseases; to make an inventory of the direct and…

Group training for Hepatitis C patients to improve quality of life

The objective of the study is to improve quality of life of patients with Hepatitis C, by teaching patients psychological skills that aid in coping with the consequences of the disease.

Lenalidomide maintenance combined with Bortezomib following tandem autologous stem cell and non myeloablative allogeneic transplantation for patients with multiple myeloma <= 66 years.

To study the efficacy of low dose Lenalidomide maintenance combined with bortezomib treatment following non myeloablative Allo-SCT on Event Free Survival.

A randomised clinical trial comparing minimal invasive (MIS) total knee replacement (TKR) with conventional total knee replacement

Objective: Does minimal invasive total knee replacement has (at least) comparable or better results to conventional total knee replacement if looked at functional recovery, complications and pain.Amendement 1: measure the accuracy of the cementing…

A randomized phase III study of adjuvant chemotherapy with or without low-molecular weight heparin in completely resected non-small-cell lung cancer patients with high-risk for recurrence: NVALT- 8B.

The primary aim of the study is to investigate whether adding Nadroparin to adjuvant chemotherapy in patients in the poor prognostic group (i.e. high SUV) prolongs recurrence-free survival.

First-in-Man Study on the Stentys

Procedural success, comprising insertion of the Stentys SDS, deployment of the Stentys Sent in the main branch, withdrawal of the Stentys SDS and creation of the Stentys Sent opening for the sidebranch, without major adverse cardiac events during…

Proof of Concept Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Haemodynamics and Tolerability of Terguride vs. Placebo in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Double-blind, randomized, prospective Phase II proof of concept study for 12 weeks of constant treatment with Terguride or placebo. Having finished this proof-of-concept
study it is intended that patients will continuously be treated in an open label
extension on a voluntary basis.

The aim of this Phase II proof of concept study is to assess efficacy, haemodynamics and safety of Terguride vs. placebo in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Having finished this proof-of-concept study it is intended that patients…

Protocol CV185030: A Phase 3, Active (Warfarin) Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Apixaban In Preventing Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

Primary objective: To determine if apixaban is noninferior to warfarin (INR target range 2.0-3.0) in the combined endpoint of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) and systemic embolism, in subjects with AF and at lease one additional risk factor for…

Determination of the toxicity of standard dose cetuximab together with concurrent individualised, isotoxic accelerated radiotherapy and cisplatin - vinorelbine for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): a phase I study.

To determine the MTD toxicity of standard dose cetuximab together with concurrent individualized, isotoxic accelerated radiotherapy and cisplatin-vinorelbine.

Dexamethasone infusion in community-acquired pneumonia

Primary objective:1. Reduction of hospitality duration in patients with CAP treated with intravenous dexamethasone. Secondary objective:1. Reduction of the use of intravenous antibiotics in patients with CAP treated with intravenous dexamethasone.2…