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The aim of this project is to evaluate the clinical value of biomarkers in adult patients with pulmonary hypertension, in particular:1) To quantify biomarkers of neurohormonal activity as NTproBNP, endotheline-1 and of immunological activity as CRP…
The objectives are firstly that Love is... promotes the healthy sexual development by increasing knowledge and positive attitudes towards sexuality. Secondly, characteristics of adolescents who do not improve from the general prevention program are…
The proportion of successful patients, defined as an improvement in LARS category, will be 25% larger in the experimental group than in the control group (in which 10 % improvement is assumed).
To evaluate the effectiveness of eccentric calf muscle exercise therapy compared to strength training of the upper extremities (control group) in patients with chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
the application of EMDR therapy is associated with a significant decrease in severity of depressive symptoms and decrease of percentage of patients meeting DSM-5 criteria for MDD compared to the waiting list. Participants receiving EMDR report after…
Development of new imaging techniques for MR-guided motion management in the presence of respiratory motion
To study patients with clinically suspect arthralgia in order to 1) develop diagnostic/prognostic markers (a. markers of systemic and b. local inflammation as well as c. autoantibodies) for the development of RA 2) to improve the mechanistic…
1A) To implement a screening-protocol for HIV related co-morbidities and their risk factors, based on multidisciplinary expert consultation, in a large HIV outpatient clinic and among an HIV-uninfected control group.1B) To assess the prevalence and…
The primary objective of this study is to establish molecular profiles in lower rectal biopsies as close to the internal fistula orifice tissue and fistula scrapings based on single cell RNA sequencing, cellular protein expression by CyTOF and…
To evaluate whether we can determine the health status of the joint by measuring biomarker levels using a newly developed assay by the University of Twente based on the multiplex measurement of a panel of relevant biomarkers using Surface Plasmon…
Primary Objective: 1. To compare total testosterone levels between male CCH and ECH patients and healthy controls To compare total testosterone levels in males with ECH during remission (remission ECH) and during an active…
Primary objectives:1) Investigate the effectivity of PRIMARY on BPD related problems (especially self-harm, emotion regulation and social relationships)Secondary objectives:1) Understanding the underlying mechanisms (especially social relationships…
The primary objective is to investigate if the stress-induced dynamics across stress systems are impaired in patients with CT-related depression compared to non-CT-related depression and healthy controls. The secondary objective is to examine how…
The first aim of this study is to use an in vitro approach using patient's derived material to accurately and rapidly predict the optimal therapeutic approach that will predict a good clinical response in individual patients…
This intervention study investigates the effectiveness, costs and cost-effectiveness of a protein-enriched diet and resistance exercise training for 3 months on bone and muscle health, and quality of life in older adults recovering from an acute…
To evaluate the safety, feasibility and efficacy of an 8-week remotely supervised home-based maintenance exercise training program following pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD.
Primary Objective: Primary: Gut microbiota (oral and fecal) and nasal microbiota composition in relation to autoimmunity status (antibodies (ANA, ANCA) and HLA subtype) and inflammatory functional assays as well as disease&…
1. To study the possibility to detect gynaecological malignancies and endometriosis in vaginal self-swabs, Pap smears and blood of women with gynaecological cancer or endometriosis, using MeD-seq and MeD-scan assays, in order to develop…
The primary objective is to evaluate longitudinal developmental changes in brain structure in patients aged 6-18 years with SCD. The secondary objective is to analyze the longitudinal relations between biomarkers, demographic characteristics, brain…
To develop a prediction model for BPD using a range of multimodal predictors assessed in the first two weeks of life.