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The aim of this study is to compare the new (covered) TIPS stent with the standard treatment, local band ligation and/or sclerosing of the bleeding vessel under endoscopic guidance, in patients with acute bleeding of esophageal varices, with regard…
To validate that OTR4120 will improve the healing of chronic ulcers.
The objective of the study is to improve quality of life of patients with Hepatitis C, by teaching patients psychological skills that aid in coping with the consequences of the disease.
Early PEG placement in ALS patients with dysphagia is associated with longer survival, better nutritional and functional status, and better quality of life
Are there differences is efficacy, side effects, tolerance en costs in patients with early RA in treatment with COBRA-light compared with COBRA according to BeSt?
5. Study objective(s) and hypothesis:The aim of this study is to assess the value of early, intensive and efficient treatment of patients with recent acquired arthritis, in preventing progression into destructive RA
We want to study whether there is a difference with respect to the pressure exerted onto the body when using a normal spineboard and a newly developed spineboard, related to the level of consciousness of the volunteer. Also the experienced comfort…
In the light of the aforementioned the current study has three objectives: 1) to study the effectiveness of an in-home self-management intervention to reduce fear of falling, avoidance behavior, catastrophizing about falls in order to prevent…
This study aims to test the effectiveness and appreciation of a web-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program for adult diabetic persons with minor to moderately severe depression in a randomized controlled trial.
The objective of this study is to find out is the way contractions are maesurent during labor are of any influence on the lenght and the way women deliver. It also looks if there is any influence on neonatal outcome.
The aim of this study is the comparison of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), with an empirically proven effective treatment, namely Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of panic disorders with or without agoraphobia.
The study objective is to evaluate, with respect to hand function, the effect of a physical therapy program based on mirror therapy compared to conventional physical therapy in chronic stroke patients and to improve our understanding of the…
The objective of this study is to assess the difference in micromotion of the Stanmore hip prosthesis (form enclosed), using two different bone cements. We hypothesise that the newly marketed bone cement Refobacin- gentamycine has the same in vivo…
To assess, in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, the effect on disease activity of a regimen with myfortic® versus continuation of azathioprine.
Compare vertebroplasty with radiotherapy regarding costs and effectivity in treating pain, restoring mobility, and improving quality of life.
To assess the efficacy and safety of adalimumab for the induction of clinical remission in subjects with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
1. Randomised controlled determination of the influence of foods on the behaviour of a heterogeneous not-selected group primary school children, during the first two months of the trial. 2. Determination of an IgG or IgE-mediated respons to foods,…
The objective of this study is to evaluate a new and less invasive method of PGS. The new PGS technique will analyse a nucleus of a blastomere that was obtained by nuclear extraction rather than by biopsy of a whole blastomere.
Primary objectives1. Does prolonged antibiotic treatment with AZM reduce the number of bacterial exacerbations in patients with bronchiectasis?2. Does treatment with AZM increase lung function parameters (Δ FEV1, Δ FVC )?Secondary objectives1. Is…
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of TCT in addition to cognitive therapy, for patients with BDD. This is done at first by 6 single case studies, after which a longer treatment project will be submitted. The case studies are…