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Evaluate the performance of directional microphone systems in binaural (bimodal or bilateral) cochlear implant users
Primary objectives:1. What is the effect of walking on a treadmill compared to walking in a patient-in-charge mode on kinematics in healthy subjects?2. What is the effect of walking on a treadmill compared to walking in a patient-in-charge mode on…
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a brief computer intervention to improve body satisfcation and self-esteem in a clinical population of adolescents with an eating disorder. We will examine whether the intervention is…
To investigate whether a test meal in gastric bypass patients with supplemented casein protein results in higher concentrations of satiety-related plasma amino acids and satiety-related hormones and leads to more postprandial satiety and less hunger…
Primary objective: The main objective of this pilot study is to gain more insight into the effects of tVNS: to assess if the ABVN and consecutively the NTS are really stimulated by tVNS. Therefore this study investigates the effects of tVNS on the…
Our goal is to manufacture a 3D-IOD which is designed digitally, and subsequently 3D-printed. Such 3D-IOD, can be made cheaper, faster and more patient friendly. To prove such a statement, patients should at least be even satisfied about their 3D-…
Primary objectives:To establish the lowest effective dose using physiological and subjective measures of sexual arousal.To evaluate and compare the pharmacokinetics of testosterone and its metabolites following administration of three (3) doses (0.…
The intended result is the discovery of an more effective, more simple, cheaper and more user-friendly treatment for positional OSA than current therapies. Positional therapies have been used as regular treatment in the Amsterdam Wake Sleep Center.…
The objective of the study is to gain insight in the role of endogenous GLP-1 on food-stimuli related CNS satiety and reward responses and the alterations between lean and obese-T2DM individuals. Also, to gain information about treatment with a GLP-…
To evaluate the effect of parenteral supplementation of fishoil based emulsion (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) compared with a soy bean oil emulsion (rich in omega-6 fatty acids) on the leukocyte functions (amongst others production of TNF-α and other…
In the current study we will measure ventilatory response, as assessed by ventilatory carbon dioxide responses to the administration of oxycodone during three conditions: a *low alcohol condition*, a *high alcohol condition* and a *no alcohol…
The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether serum taken from volunteers subjected to 30 minutes of helium inhalation can protect different cell types against hypoxia-reperfusion induced damage and to investigate the role of…
The objective of this study is to see wether the use of eye movement (EMDR) reduces the emotionality en vividness of imagery (mental images) above 'recall only'. This is a first study which may be the predecessor of a larger study, in…
The aim of the present study is to assess the contraceptive potential of the association of UPA 30 mg single dose and desogestrel 75 micrograms for 20 days. The study will also assess the potential possible interaction, (in terms of ovarian activity…
In this study the effect of SAS and the treatment with CPAP on cognitive functioning, fatigue and mood in stroke patients will be investigated. The main research questions are: 1) Is there a relationship between (the severity of) SAS and cognitive…
Primary objective: To evaluate the differences in digestion and absorption on the administration of enteral nutrition either gastric or distal to the ligament of Treitz in the jejunum.Secondary objective: To evaluate the differences in endocrine…
The primary objective of this clinical study is to compare the incidence of post-repair wound related complications, including hernia occurence/reccurence between challenging abdominal wall defects repaired with Strattice Reconstructive Tissue…
1. To investigate whether an adjusted mode of APAP can improve patients adherence in comparison to fixed CPAP in present-day PAP therapy of OSAHS patients.2. To investigate the agreement between the parameters of the CPAP devices and the polygraphy…
Primary: To investigate the effects of 300 mg aliskiren on albuminuria in patients with non-diabeticnephropathy treated with ramipril 10 mg and volume intervention.Secundary: Effects of ramipril and ramipril plus aliskiren. Effects on RAAS…
(1) To assess the effect of ARA 290 on the ventilatory response to hypoxia (and compare the effects to Epo); (2) To assess the effect of ARA 290 on the gradient over the tricuspid valve during hypoxia (and compare the effects to Epo); (3) To assess…