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To assess the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of at-home foot temperature monitoring to reduce incidence of foot ulcer recurrence in patients with diabetes. Main research questions:1. What is the cost-effectiveness of enhanced therapy in…
The aim of Prevent CardioKids is to evaluate to what extend disturbed vascular function markers are present in children of different weight categories and whether these are age dependent. Also differences * and relationships between * vascular…
Comparing the additional effects of UVB irradiation to oral vitamin D supplementation on well-being and quality of life in psycho-geriatric nursing home residents.
The current study aims to investigate the effect of a) caloric restriction (very low calorie diet (VLCD)); b) caloric restriction with mechanical restriction and physiological changes through malapsorption (Roux- en- Y bypass (RYGB) surgery); and c…
This research project aims to determine the feasibility of setting up a randomized controlled trial to study the effects of different fluid management protocols on the outcome of mechanically ventilated pediatric patients with acute infectious lung…
The main aim of the EuroFIT trial is to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the EuroFIT programme in supporting men to achieve an increase of at least 1000 steps per day (about 10 minutes on average per day, or 70 minutes per week)…
Our primary objective is to compare pre-treatment with the standard low calorie diet with pre-treatment with supplemental omega-3 fatty acids on liver volume. Secondary objectives are patient satisfaction about different dietary pre-treatments, the…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether thyroid hormone replacement therapy in type 2 diabetic patients suffering from overt hypothyroidism will improve muscular mitochondrial function, lower ectopic fat accumulation in muscle and liver,…
To evaluate the effect of surgical decompression of the nerves in the lower extremities in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
To study the effects of flaxseed oil, rich in ALA on 24h-ambulatory mean arterial pressure (MAP) in men and women with high-normal blood pressure and mild hypertension compared to high oleic sunflower oil, poor in ALA.
Primary Objectives: - DirectLifeDirectLifeAre the LiveWorkout® and DirectLife® concept feasible web based training programs for type 2 diabetes patients ?- How do type 2 diabetes patients experience web based training intervention programs ? What…
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the differences in metabolic flexibility after high and low dairy intake for 6 weeks. Glucose kinetics and insulin sensitivity (dual isotope technique), as well as metabolic responses (glucose,…
The proposed randomized controlled lifestyle intervention studies the effects of an exercise and nutrition intervention in the first year after transplantation on: 1. Exercise capacity, muscle strength, diet, quality of life and social participation…
The main objective of this study is to measure the effects of the monitoring and feedback tool embedded in a Self-management Support Program on physical activity. The secondary objective is to measure the effect on self-efficacy, quality of life and…
The overall objective of this study is to increase the uptake and maintenance of healthy behaviors among adults from non-Western immigrant populations who are identified as having a high risk of cardiometabolic disease after completing a health…
Effects of stearidonic acid on serum triacylglycerol concentrations in overweight and obese subjects
To study the effects of echium oil, rich in SDA on serum triacylglycerol concentrations in healthy overweight and slightly obese men and women. The minor objective is to study the effects of echium oil on the omega-3 index, which is negatively…
We will identify factors that interfere with the beneficial effects of exercise on the vasculature in T2DM.
The overall aim of the DALI study is to identify the best available measures to prevent GDM in an ongoing pregnancy, to provide a cost-benefit calculation of GDM prevention for health care systems, and to establish a pan-European cohort of mother-…
The effect of NEAT or inactivity on insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism is unclear. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effect of 4 days of mainly sitting, or sitting and walking, or sitting, walking and biking on glucose and…
To investigate the potential beneficial effect of increasing protein in the diet in order to decrease hepatic lipid accumulation on a high-fat diet.