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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.
An information campaign was developed targeting early-stage KHOA patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to optimise timing of referral to secondary care.
Hypotheses are that the long-term supervision of the CooL intervention will be related to beneficial changes in the participants¡¯ energy-balance related behaviours, body composition, and quality of life. Besides, the goal of the intervention is to…
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.
The objectives of the BREHAB pilot study include both process and research objectives. Analysis of the process objectives will enable the feasibility of a larger RCT to be assessed. They focus on the feasibility of prehabilitation and…
To determine the effect of a five-week vegetarian diet on innate immunity of patients with a recent myocardial infarction and healthy participants.
This project aims to investigate peripheral and central neuroplasticity following an early (<13 weeks after injury) and intensive (8 weeks of 6 hours of additional therapy) upper extremity motor training program (EIUMT)…
Main objectivesCohort study:To investigate the prognostic implications of skin sodium accumulation for CKD patients.Sodium excretion intervention study:To study the effect of increased renal sodium excretion, with and without …
Phase 2 pilot-study: to examine feasible exercise dosages in patients with mCRC and collect data on preliminary effects on clinical outcomes.Phase 3 trial: to collect data on the efficacy of exercise on 1) chemotherapy dose modifications and 2)…
To investigate the impact of different doses of handgrip exercises (moderate vs high intensity) and stimuli (exercise vs ischemia) on the ability to protect endothelial damage from ischemia-reperfusion injury in healthy humans. A secondary goal is…
In this research, we are comparing two distinct physiotherapy treatments as post-operative care following shoulder arthroscopy (Bankart repair). Our aim is to gain a better understanding of how to provide optimal post-operative care for patients…
To investigate whether a reduction in social jetlag for 3 weeks can improve glycemic and metabolic control, sleep, mood and quality of life in people with (pre)diabetes.
Primary:1. Do twelve weeks of MegaPower training effectively accomplish patient-tailored participation and activity goals in ambulant children with CP, when compared to their usual care? Secondary:1. Do twelve weeks of MegaPower training improve…
The aim of the RADICES study is to investigate the effects of a 12-week exercise and nutrition intervention for patients with metastatic oesophageal or gastric cancer. The intervention will be completely tailored to the condition and nutritional…
Primary: To investigate the effect of a 4-week VR-exergame intervention on handgrip strength in patients staying in the ICU for 48 hours or longer compared to standard rehabilitation practices.Secondary: To investigate the longer term effect of a 4…
The overall aim is to investigate whether a coach-supported mHealth intervention for lifestyle improvement can reduce the risk of dementia in those with low SES and/or a migration background aged 50-75 years. The specific objectives are to…
Primary objective: determine whether HAPTOS intervention results in earlier attainment (postnatal days) of full enteral feeding and/or full oral feeding (postmenstrual age) compared to standard care. Secondary objectives: To determine whether…
Main objective is to assess the effectiveness of SP+ in an almost real-life setting of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in 930 women with obesity, using CVMD-score as primary outcome measurement. Secondary aim is to assess the cost-effectiveness…
Primary objectives1. To determine the effect of a tailored exercise program by using the widely implemented exercise app *Physitrack* on experienced pain and fatigue in patients with FSHD.2. To investigate the relationship between perceived pain…