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This study aims to investigate the potential of guideline driven physiotherapy treatment as a supportive measure to postpone or prevent acute exacerbations in COPD patients. So, the primary research question is: *What is the efficacy of adding…
The purpose of this study is to determine the need for thromboprofylaxis in patients being treated in a below-knee plaster cast after trauma of a lower extremity and if there is, to assess if both of the two tested prophylactic treatments are suited…
In this study we will be looking at the effects of the different administration routes on release of satiety hormones by the small intestine.
We would like to conduct a RCT to confirm the hernia prevention effect of a mesh, however in a slightly different position, with a different mesh and with all types of stomas. In addition, we want to measure the possible benefit in terms of quality…
The objective of the study is to estimate the prevalence of (abdominal) overweight/obesitas, metabolic syndrome (and its components), and undiagnosed diabetes in the Dutch population, aged 30-69 years. Besides, differences in lifestyle (smoking and…
The main goal of this study is to test the effects of a classroom-based behavior-management strategy (Taakspel) on the emotional and behavioral functioning of the students, the wellbeing and perceived efficacy of the teachers, and the teacher-…
The primary objective of this study is to assess the comparative safety and efficacy ofAztreonam Lysine for Inhalation (AZLI) and Tobramycin Nebuliser Solution (TNS) in adultand pediatric cystic fibrosis (CF) patients aged 6 years or older with…
Primary objective: - To determine whether afamelanotide can reduce the severity of phototoxic reactions in patients with EPPSecondary objectives:- To determine whether afamelanotide can reduce the number of phototoxic reactions in patients with EPP…
- To assess the safety and tolerability of a nonadjuvanted H5N1 influenza vaccine in an adult and elderly population and in specified risk groups;- To assess the immune response to a non-adjuvanted H5N1 influenza vaccine in an adult and…
For pregnant women with non-severe non-proteinuric maternal hypertension at 14-33 weeks, will *less tight* control (target dBP of 100mmHg) vs. *tight* control (target dBP of 85mmHg) increase or decrease the likelihood of pregnancy loss or neonatal…
Primary objective:To determine the relationship of route of gastroenteric anastomosis after PD and postoperative incidence of DGE.Secondary objectives:To determine the relationship of route of gastroenteric anastomosis after PD and gastric emptying…
Demonstrate superiority of NEVANAC® (nepafenac ophthalmic suspension) 0.1% relative to nepafenac vehicle based on the percentage of diabetic retinopathy patients who develop macular edema (defined as >=30% increase from pre-operative baseline…
To investigate that in mamma surgery, regional infiltration with ropivacaine 0,75% added to general anaesthesia causes less postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting compared to general anaesthesia alone.
To investigate whether a very early start of EN (< 24 hrs after admission), as compared to selective delayed EN (> 72 hrs), will lead to a lower rate of infectious complications and mortality in patients with predicted severe AP.
Primary objective: The primary objective of the study is to determine the effect of oral dipyridamole treatment on the innate immune response induced by a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. Various pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines will be…
In this study we will try to replicate and extend the findings of Domes et al (2007) of oxytocin effects on *mind-reading* in two specific groups of participants; i.e. in a group of high-functioning individuals with autism, and a normal comparison…
To evaluate the potential attenuating effects of an eight-week supplementation with 200 mg OPCs per day on macro- and microvascular function as well as on systemic biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in healthy smoking subjects.
However, prior to further implementation of this programme, insight into the effectiveness is needed.Specifically, what is the effectiveness of a targeted prevention programme with regard to the prevention of DM and *in the long-term- DM-related…
Main objective is to investigate if low molecular weight fraction of edible mushroom Shiitake extract possesses clinically relevant caries preventive properties
Primary objective of the study is to test the effectiveness of two interventions (by comparison with a control intervention and by mutual comparison) in preventing the negative effects of critical incidents and chronic job demands on the outcomes:…