26 results
To investigate whether an interactive internet-based intervention strategy targeting vascular and lifestyle-related risk factors can lead to improvement of cardiovascular risk profile and prevention of cardiovascular disease and whether this in turn…
To assess the efficacy of a TCC, a BTCC and a cast shoe with similar plantar soles on offloading the previous ulcer location in people with DM and peripheral neuropathy.
The goal of the research is to apply balance perturbations during standing and walking, and capture the resulting stepping responses. These data will be used to develop and verify predictive models of foot placement. Such models might eventually be…
To evaluate whether preventive treament with haloperidol lowers the risk for delirium in stroke patients with an increased risk for delirium.
Effect of SCS on CBF
The main objective of this study is to determine if the SPC has added benefits in optimising risk factors to prevent recurrent stroke, as compared with secondary prevention performed by the GP.
The primary objective of this study is to assess whether a liberal (6.5 mmol/l) transfusion strategy compared to a restrictive (6.0 mmol/l) transfusion strategy lowers the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE). MACE is defined as a…
The objective of the study is to assess whether 1) two of the questionnaires used are appropriate for this subgroup of stroke patients and 2) the combination of positioning of the hemiplegic arm with simultaneous application of electrical…
PRIMARY OBJECTIVETo evaluate the time to first documented event of atrial fibrillation by 6 months continuous rhythm monitoring versus Standard of Care treatment in patients with a recent cryptogenic stroke or TIA without documented history of…
The primary aim of the proposed study is to assess whether stenting for symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis >= 50% is feasible and safe. A secondary aim is to assess the rate of new vascular events in the territory of the vertebrobasilar…
To examine the safety, tolerability, and effect on glucose metabolism of metformin treatment in non-diabetic patients with TIA or minor ischemic stroke and impaired glucose tolerance.
The evaluation of a group therapy for patients with depressive symptoms after stroke - a pilot study
The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of the *Coping with depressive symptoms after stroke* course on depressive symptoms and quality of life in a waiting list controlled study.
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the CHA2DS2-VASc prediction model as directive for the preventive management of AF patients in the first line.
see protocol
The primary goal of this trial is to demonstrate that a physical activity program, which consists of an exercise program and follow-up care, under supervision of a specialized physiotherapist can prevent the frequently observed decline in global…
The general aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and costs of a medication withdrawal policy compared to usual care in general practice in patients who are currently treated for hypertension and/or hypercholesterolemia, but…
.
Primary objectiveTo investigate the efficacy of low dose colchicine (0.5mg/day) plus usual care (antiplatelet, lipid-lowering, antihypertensive treatment, and appropriate lifestyle advice) compared with usual care alone to prevent non-fatal…
Our research aim is fourfold:1) We aim to assess the effect of hypertension on functional and structural markers of the brain using 3 tesla (T) and 7T MRI in patients who are temporary drug naïve and will be switched-on to medication as part of…
Primary Objective: to obtain reliable estimates of the rates of vascular death and non-fatal stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and a recent anticoagulation-associated ICH who are treated with apixaban versus those who are treated with APDs…