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Cervical radicular pain: A randomised controlled trial comparing percutaneous plasma discectomy and anterior cervical discectomy.

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of anterior cervical discectomy versus percutaneous plasma discectomy on pain, on global perceived effect, functional status and health-related quality of life in a group of patients with cervical…

Dexmedetomidine versus propofol in the awake implantation of a neuromodulative system.

The purpose of this study is to observe the usability of dexmedetomidine compared to the standard therapy (propofol) and to determine the overall satisfaction of the patient.

Step-down versus step-up analgesics in patients with (sub)acute sciatica in primary care

Primary Objective:What is the effectiveness of immediate opioid pain medication (followed by step-down) versus step-up pain medication within the treatment according general practitioners* clinical guideline in patients with (sub)acute sciatica,…

Neurogenic bladder in children: use of feed-back tools during standard treatment with anticholinergics.

We aim to increase patient compliance by extending the existing treatment protocol of (oral or intravesical) anticholinergics plus application of CIC with the addition of bladder pressure measurement performed at home during CIC plus access to an…

Comparing patient's preference of dorsal column stimulation versus dorsal root ganglion stimulation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome confined to the knee

Dorsal column stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation are both proven to be effective as treatment for chronic, neuropathic pain. We want to compare patients preference of stimulation type in patients with chronic, neuropathic pain due to…

Study of Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of BG00010 (Neublastin) Intravenous and Subcutaneous Single Ascending Doses in Healthy Volunteers, and Subcutaneous Multiple Ascending Doses in Subjects with Painful Lumbar Radiculopathy

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a range of single IV and SC doses of BG00010 in healthy volunteers, and a range of multiple SC doses of BG00010 in subjects with painful lumbar radiculopathy.Secondary…

(Cost) Effectiveness of Surgery versus Prolonged Conservative Treatment in Patients with Intermittent Neurogenic Claudication caused by Lumbar Stenosis

Intermittent neurogenic claudication due to lumbar stenosis is frequently diagnosed among older persons. Due to an aging population it is to be expected the incidence of lumbar stenosis will increase over time. Patients are operated on because of…

A multi- center, randomized, cross-over study to demonstrate the efficacy of pudendal neuromodulation for the treatment of neurogenic overactive bladder

The purpose of this trial is to demonstrate the superior efficacy of pudendal neuromodulation in treating patients with neurogenic overactive bladder, who have failed conservative treatment, in a randomized cross-over trial.Symptoms of urinary…

A Multi-Centered, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Serial-Cohort, Multiple Ascending Dose Study of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of BG00010 (Neublastin) in Subjects with Sciatica

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of 3 intravenous (IV) injections of BG00010 given on 2 fixed schedules; weekly and as frequently as every 48 hours (but no more than 3 times…

The effects of hybrid cycle exercise training in inactive people with a chronic spinal cord injury.

The primary objective is to evaluate the short- and long-term effectiveness of a hybrid cycle training program on physical capacity, active lifestyle, participation, and quality of life among a group of inactive individuals with a chronic SCI.…

A randomised multicenter study comparing anterior cervical discectomy with or without interbody fusion and arthroplasty in the treatment of cervical disc herniation.

To show whether Active C disc prosthesis is more effective than anterior discectomy with or without interbody fusion 1 year after surgery. Moreover, the incidence of adjacent disc degeneration will be evaluated 5 years after surgery.

A randomised, sham-controlled, double-blind, multicenter clinical trial to evaluate the percutaneous pulsed radiofrequency treatment at the dorsal root ganglion

investigate the value of percutaneous pulsed radiofrequency, applied to the lumbar and sacral dorsal root ganglion; more specifically try to determine if a significant and long lasting pain reduction can be obtained as compared to a sham-operated…

The effect of 16-week low-intensity wheelchair training on functions, activities, and participation in inactive people with a spinal cord injury.

The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of low-intensity hand rim wheelchair exercise training on physical capacity, daily (wheelchair) functioning, participation and quality of life in people with a spinal cord injury. Furthermore,…

Percutaneous Cervical Nucleoplasty vs. Pulsed Radio Frequency in patients with contained cervical disc herniation; a double-blind randomized clinical trial

To investigate which technique is the most effective in terms of pain relief on short term in patients with contained cervical disc herniation: PCN or PRF?

Cervical spine movement, before and after anterior cervical discectomy (ACD).
ACD, pure intervertebral discectomy (1) compared to intervertebral discectomy followed by implantation of an intervertebral disc prosthesis (2) in patients with a radicular syndrome. A randomised study

Objective of the study is to verify whether the movement pattern after anterior cervical discectomy normalises, in case of implantation of a cervical disc prosthesis.

Promoting physical activity in individuals with spinal cord injury

The general objective of this project is to evaluate, for persons with a SCI, on the short and long term, the added value of a behavioural focused intervention, on top of a physical exercise intervention, on the level of everyday physical activity.…

Cost-effectiveness of nerve root decompression according to Gill versus instrumented fusion in the treatment of spondylolytic spondylolisthesis; a multicenter prospective randomised trial.

The Sciatica-Gill trial is a randomised cost-effective study about nerve root decompression according to Gill versus instrumented fusion in the treatment of patients with radicular legpain or neurogenic claudication due to spondylolytic…

Intrathecal methylprednisolone for intractable postherpetic neuralgia.

To measure the effectiveness of intrathecal methylprednisolone and lidocaine on reducing PHN. Measurement of mthylprednisolone concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid (Part I only).

Intrathecal methylprednisolone for intractable postherpetic neuralgia.

To measure the effectiveness of intrathecal methylprednisolone and lidocaine on reducing postherpetic neuralgia. Measurement of intrathecal methylprednisolone concentrations.

Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training on respiratory function and patient functioning in persons with Spinal Cord Injury

Evaluate the effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) during primary rehabilitation on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in persons with SCI. Also, we will explore the long-term effectiveness on respiratory complications…