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A randomized controlled trial comparing paracervical block with a combination of paracervical block and fundal anesthesia during endometrial ablation in the outpatient clinic.

To compare a combination of paracervical anesthesia and fundal anesthesia with paracervical anesthesia only during endometrial ablation.

Vitamin c to Improve Tissue healing by Administration of Multiple INtravenous dosages

PrimaryImproved woundhealing in 30 days in patients with an open revascularisation of the lower extremities after treatment with 4 dosages of 2 grams ascorbic acid on 4 consecutive days. (First dosage 1 hour preoperative)SecondaryWith preoperative…

The effect of Vitamin D3 to prevent postoperative relapse of Crohn*s Disease: a placebo-controlled randomized trial (DETECT)

This trial will provide definitive answers with regard to the anti-inflammatory effects of Vitamin D in Crohn*s disease.

Wireless Micro Current Stimulation: adjunctive therapy for hard-to-heal chronic wounds * a double-blind, placebo controlled trial

Our aim is to determine whether Wireless Micro Current Stimulation accelerates wound healing in hard-to-heal chronic wounds as compared to standard wound care treatment by conducting a double-blind, placebo controlled trial.

Effect of infrapatellar nerve block on chronic anterior knee pain after tibial nailing.

To study the effect of a nerve block of the infrapatellar nerve with local infiltration with lidocaine or saline on chronic anterior knee pain after tibial nailing.Secondairy objectives:- to measure knee pain on a VAS for eight different activities…

The effects of propranolol on fear of tooth removal: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel design trial

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of propranolol on patients* crucial fear-related memories and dental trait anxiety in those undergoing surgical removal of one of their teeth or molars. The hypotheses that are tested are that…

Follow-up Protocol to the Double-Blind Parts A and B of the Phase II Opsona Study OPN305-102 (A Three-Part, Multi-Centre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Sequential Adaptive, Phase II Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of OPN-305, a Humanised Monoclonal Antibody that Blocks Toll-Like Receptor 2, in Renal Transplant Patients at High Risk of Delayed Graft Function)

To assess out to one-year the clinical status of patients who completed the double-blind part B of the 6-month study period in the Opsona phase II protocol (OPN305-102) by recording the following:• Incidence of biopsy-proven allograft rejection or…

A randomized, controlled, single-blinded, multicenter clinical trial to evaluate the percutaneous radiofrequency treatment of facet joint pain versus a sham-operated group

Investigate the value of percutaneous radiofrequency heat lesion, applied to the medial branch of the primary dorsal ramus; more specifically try to determine if a significant and long lasting pain reduction can be obtained as compared to a sham-…

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase IIIa study of bIAP, an anti-inflammatory moiety, in patients undergoing combined aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting.

Primary Objective:The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of bIAP as a prophylactic agent against inflammation-mediated complications from more invasive cardiac surgery, aortic valve surgery and CABG with cardiopulmonary-bypass time…

A randomized, controlled, single-blinded, multicenter clinical trial to evaluate the percutaneous radiofrequency treatment of discogenic pain at the ramus communicans versus a sham-operated group

Investigate the value of percutaneous radiofrequency heat lesion applied to the ramus communicans; more specifically try to determine if a significant and long lasting pain reduction can be obtained as compared to a sham-operated group. In addition…

A phase I, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to further assess the safety and tolerability of intracerebroventricular administration of sNN0029 infusion solution.

The objective of the trial is to assess the safety and tolerability of i.c.v. administration of sNN0029 infusion solution at a dose of 4 µg per day delivered via a Medtronic SynchroMed® II Infusion System.

Intermanual transfer using mental imagery in prosthetic training

The objective of this study is to determine the surplus value of mental imagery on myo-electric prosthesis training Here fore we plan to execute two experiments. The goal of the first experiment is to test if intermanual transfer effects of able-…

*Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the perioperative immune response and erythrocyte function*

Our primary objective is to study the effect of perioperative intravenous supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids on the perioperative inflammatory response compared to a saline control in patients undergoing surgery for colon cancer.

The ATACAS Trial: Aspirin and Tranexamic Acid for Coronary Artery Surgery Trial. A prospective, randomised, double blind, factorial trial testing whether aspirin, tranexamic acid, or both, can reduce mortality and/or major morbidity after elective coronary artery surgery.

Should low-dose aspirin be continued up until the day of CABG or OPCAB surgery?Should TxA be used for all at-risk CABG or OPCAB surgery?

Pilot study: Targeting the inflammatory response and the induction of acute pain after breast cancer surgery with perioperative infusion of lidocaine

We want to answer the following research questions using a peri-operative infusion of lidocaine (PIL) protocol:1. Does low dose peri-operative intravenously administered lidocaine attenuate systemic inflammatory response measured by plasma cytokine…

Hysmis Study
Misoprostol for cervical priming prior to hysteroscopy in postmenopausal or nulliparous women;
a multi-centre randomised placebo controlled trial

To evaluate the benefit of Misoprostol prior to hysteroscopy in nulliparous and postmenopausal women regarding the reduction of pain

Effect of Acupuncture on sedation requirement during Colonoscopy
(EAcCo)

We hypothesize that acupuncture reduces the dosage of sedatives for colonoscopies. We will compare three groups to test our hypothesis. One group will receive verum-acupuncture, another group sham-acupuncture and the third group will be the control…

A Three-Part, Multi-Centre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Sequential Adaptive, Phase II Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of OPN305, a Humanised Monoclonal Antibody that Blocks Toll-Like Receptor 2, in Renal Transplant Patients at High Risk of Delayed Graft Function

Primary Objectives:*Phase 0: To determine the receptor occupancy of OPN-305 1.5mg/kg in patients receiving an ECD, DCD or SCD(CIT>18h) kidney transplantation and to verify the doses of OPN-305 to be used in Part A of the study.*Part A: to…

Stimulation of the autonomic nervous system in colorectal surgery by perioperative nutrition

The main objective is to investigate the effects of perioperative nutrition on postoperative ileus and anastomotic leakage in patients undergoing colorectal surgery

DOES THE ADDITION OF PREGABALIN AND S-KETAMINE TO LOCAL KNEE INFILTRATION, IMPROVE THE POSTOPERATIVE KNEE FUNCTION OUTCOME AFTER TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY?

The primary goal of this study is to determine if there are any benefits in addition of pregabalin and s-ketamine to local knee infiltration with ropivacaine/adrenaline/kenacort®, regarding the analgesia and the early mobilization in the study group…