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When it is possible to prove that there is a significant difference between the sequestration group and the other two groups, it also will be possible for patients with a smaller body surface to donate autologous blood and also this group will need…
1) Compare a group of bilateral users to a unilateral control group (between-subject design)2) Compare unilateral use to bilateral use after sequential implantation (within-subject design)3) Compare simultaneous bilateral implantation to sequential…
Riskreduction of developing breast carcinoma by means of better surgical techniques (removing all normal breast tissue).
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The main objective of this clinical study is to investigate the effect of the administration of glutamine, provided as alanyl-glutamine, supplemented enterally or parenterally, on the synthesis of citrulline from glutamine and the subsequent…
The aim of this study is to assess biomechanical properties after a calcaneal fracture, and compare these data tot the radiological and functional outcome parameters. Hereby comparing healthy subjects to patients who were treated with ORIF (open…
In this trial we will compare two ways of suturing the ileostomy, intracutaneous sutures or transcutaneous sutures (hence the acronym ISI-trial; Intracutaneously Stitched Ileostomy trial). There is no consensus about which technique should be used.…
To identify the mechanism(s) of pain in patients with chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair.
The main objective of the study was to prove the effectiveness of cryoablation in palliating pain and correlate the patients with a matched group of the Dutch bone metastasis study. The secondary objectives are to determine the accuracy of cryoprobe…
Primary objectiveTo compare the wear rate 60 months after THA of HXLPE stabilized with vitamin E versus conventional UHMWPE for total joint arthroplasty. Secondary objectives- To compare the wear rate at 3,12, 24 and 60 months after THA between…
The present study will investigate whether implementation of the Hemostasis Management System (HMS) in cardiothoracic surgery will result in higher doses of heparin and lower doses of protamine, thereby leading to a less impaired postoperative…
To test whether the anatomical success rate of Steam Ablation is not inferior to that of EVLA in treatment of GSV insufficiency and compare the treatment related complications, patient reported outcomes and cost-effectiveness analyses between EVLA…
Improve the quality of red blood cells used for cardiopulmonary bypass for neonates and infants with a bodyweight smaller then 10 Kg.
The main objective of this study is to compare the occurrence of next ICD shock therapy for VT or VF in patients with hospital presentation for an ICD shock therapy for VT or VF, with a history of a myocardial infarction, between patients randomized…
This trial will compare the effectiveness and possible adverse effects of five common wound dressing materials to treat donor sites of split skin grafts.
Interactive provision of information with the use of web-based applications should increase patient satisfaction, which is an important performance factor. This information should be consistent and clear for the patient. Patient satisfaction is…
The objectives are to assess the efficacy and safety of TachoSil in sealing the dura mater to prevent postoperative CSF-leakage / clinically evident pseudomeningocele following skull base surgery, by comparison to current practice.
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate whether surgery of residual disease in patients iwth advanced GIST responding to Imatinib improves the progression free survival.The secondary objective is to correlate the pharmacokinetics of…
In this study, the effect of a decision aid regarding the choice between watchful waiting or surgical treatment of AAA is explored, regarding decisional conflict, knowledge, satisfaction, quality of life, anxiety and clinical endpoints.
1. Which of the three retransfusion techniques based on hemoconcentration (centrifugation, ultra filtration or cell separation) leads to a reduction in homologous blood transfusions as compared to control (retransfusion of diluted blood)?2. Which of…