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We expect that the control group will show no increase or possibly even a decrease in physical fitness in the three-month period of the study. We expect that continuous training will produce a moderate increase in physical fitness however, we expect…
NMES will reduce the detoriation of the m. quadriceps during admission in the hospital compared to functional fysiotherapy.
Ameliorate the quality of medical care for older persons living in residential homes for the elderly by implementing a new care model for medical care in the homes for the elderly.
How long is the (median) duration from discontinuation of pancuronium after approximately 24h infusion until neuromuscular recovery to a TOF 0.9 in patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest?
It is postulated that the investigational treatment has superior efficacy based on observations of longterm remissions in a number of patients, although this has to be balanced against potentially higher toxicity.
The primary aim of the current study is to assess analgesic effects of open label placebos compared to a control group (no treatment). We hypothesize that pain scores rated on a visual analogue scale (VAS) will be significantly lower in the open…
Dermalex eczema cream will decrease symptoms of atopic dermatitis significantly and will be superior to Unguentum leniens and Hydrocortison when used for a 6 week period
Longacting coumarin derivatives can reach a more stable anticoagulant effect. Shortacting coumarins are more easy to adjust. The halflife of warfarin lies between the halflife of acenocoumarol and phenprocoumon and can thereby possibly have the…
We hypothesize a good to excellent intra- and inter-rater reliability of measuring abdominal and diaphragm muscle thickness by ultrasound.
Anastomotic strictures are common after esophageal resection. These strictures often need multiple dilation procedures with Savary bougies, and some even fail despite many dilations. Based on the literature and our pilot study of electrocautery…
During the admission period, and in a one-occupant room, patients don't always use an effective coping strategy in dealing with the loneliness or boredom that ensue. By implementing structural activities, patients become more active which in…
Supervised exercises combined with conventional treatment will have a positive effect on experienced recovery and occurrence of re-sprains at 3 and 12 months follow-up compared to conventional treatment alone
After 3 weeks, number of bowel movements increased with at least 1 time per week more in the group receiving the high dose of GOS compared to the control group receiving maltodextrin.
The effectiveness of a health game based on a Go/No-Go (GNG) paradigm compared to a GNG control game and a double control game will be tested in a Dutch sample of children between 10 and 13 years of age. It is expected that the children in the…
We believe that there is a link between a decrease in cognitive functioning and motor function and sarcopenia.
1. Dutch patients with Addison's disease treated with suboptimal glucocorticoid replacement therapy have a reduced QoL; 2. Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome is higher among patients with Addison's disease treated with suboptimal…
Usage of SDD or SOD has been shown to reduce the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and to improve patient survival. SDD and SOD were shown not to increase resistance of bacteria colonizing the digestive tract. It can not be excluded…
Exercise training in the fasted state might be a more effective strategy to maximize glycemic control in T2DM patients, as opposed to exercise training in postprandial state.
Poor sleep is a potential risk factor for impulsive and aggressive behavior. Our hypothesis is that treatment of sleeping problems in forensic psychiatric patients ameliorates sleep and general psychopathology, and reduces impulsivity and aggression…
Primary aim of the randomised trial is to elucidate the efficacy of, respectively, Oral Appliance (OA) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy in the management of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS). It is…