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1. Prosthetic valve characteristics (type; location; size resulting in the presence/absence of PPM) are related to functional outcome and quality of life; 2. The incidence/spectrum of prosthetic valve-related complications in adults with CHD differs…
It is hypothesized that aerobic exercise therapy (AET) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are both effective in improving activities and QoL in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) compared to the usual care.
Increasing the intercultural competence of mental health workers will reduce therapy dropout in Moroccan and Turkish patients with depressive and anxiety disorders.
Pyridostigmine will activate the parasympathetic cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and therefore reduce inflammatory signs and symptoms in patients with complex regional pain syndrome.
The healing of donor site wounds after split-skin grafting can be promoted by the use of one of five specific wound dressing materials as compared in this trial.
Hearing aid fitting will reduce the tinnitus burden in patients with mild hearing loss.
Activation of SIRT1 (silent information regulator transcript) results in inhibition of inflammation in humans.
The effect of stepping down asthma therapy in clinically stable children on exercise induced asthma.
We hypothesized that in a subgroup of patients EIBH would improve after the cessation of LABA.
De hypothese is dat bekkenfysiotherapie de obstipatieklachten bij kinderen gunstig kan beinvloeden.
Sleep (quality and quantity) is beter in ICU patients when they are nursed in a single room compared to nursing in a 'open' ICU.
The aim of this study is to assess barriers and facilitators of implementation of external cephalic version in The Netherlands, and to develop an innovative implementation strategy based on improved patient counselling and information of health care…
The following research questions will be determined: 1. What is the effect of an nutritional intervention compared to usual care in undernourished patients of 65 years in general practice or using home care? 2. What is the cost effectiveness of an…
A multifaceted intervention program on influenza vaccination among HCWs in nursing homes, based based on results of a previous study, is more effective in increasing vaccination uptake than the usual programs.
Chronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important causes of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence and incidence of COPD as well as CHF are still rising. CHF is an important co-morbidity in COPD and vice…
To investigate whether the use of G5-medium for the in vitro culture of human preimplantation embryos leads to an improved live birth rate per patient as compared to the use of HTF-medium.
Pre-operatieve training in oudere orthopedische patienten - een experimenteel en klinisch onderzoek.
Pre-operative training improves physical recovery after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis.
Goal is to develop an algorithm for determination of the timing and magnitude of the peak growth velocity in the individual patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
The pathophysiology of premature atherosclerosis is poorly understood. Patients often display few risk factors, but the clinical manifestations are evident. If atherosclerosis is expressed at a very young age, it is likely that besides the classical…
This study aims to test the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a brief collaborative care intervention, in long-term users (>9months) of antidepressants in the general practice. This intervention will contain a patient-tailored treatment…
Acute challenges with cocaine and cannabis will induce two opposing dopaminergic states in the brain. Cocaine will stimulate dopamine release leading to hyperdopaminergia whereas cannabis will reduce central dopamine levels resulting in…