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To further optimize 7.0 Tesla MRI techniques and to develop new MRI techniques that will enable state-of-the-art clinical and cognitive research leading to improved patient care. Whereas some applications of 7.0 Tesla MRI already show improvements…
The main objective of this study is to assess whether ICD therapy in dialysis patients reduces sudden (arrhythmogenic) cardiac death. The first secondary end point is to compare total mortality death between the two groups. An other is to evaluate…
Is the application of CryoSeal (CS) in primary total knee replacement surgery beneficial for the patient with respect to a faster track and improved postoperative rehabilitation. The beneficial effect may be due to quicker functional knee…
Primary: Progression free survival.Secondary: Toxicity, overall survival, response rate, duration of response, translational research.
We want to compare duplicate measurements of celite ACT and kaolin ACT in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In addition we want to measure heparin use during surgery in patients monitored with celite ACT and with kaolin ACT.In addition,…
To investigate whether high resolution multi-site epicardial mapping of the atria in patients with structural heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery can identify patients at risk for developing early post-operative atrial fibrillation. The…
To demonstrate differences in neuronal structure and neuronal function in brain regions that control eating behaviour between obese and normal weight adolescents.
Intermittent neurogenic claudication due to lumbar stenosis is frequently diagnosed among older persons. Due to an aging population it is to be expected the incidence of lumbar stenosis will increase over time. Patients are operated on because of…
Objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency among patients who underwent esophagectomy with GTR. The following specific research questions heve been defined:- What is the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in…
Optimization of a recently developed 3T MRI protocol for imaging of the coronary and aortic vessel wall.
Primary ObjectiveThe primary objective of this study will be to compare the efficacy of infliximab with that of placebo in the prevention of clinical recurrence of CD through Week 76, defined as a composite endpoint that requires endoscopic…
(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…
In this study we will evaluate the effect of Sunshower Medical device at home and compare it with the effect of customary UV hardening performed in the hospital to assess whether the former is not inferior to the latter treatment. The ultimate goal…
1. Do body fatness and/or body fat distribution show a linear association withmicrovascular function in normal as well as IGT subjects?2. Is the effect of body composition on the microvasculature mediated by alteredadipokine profile, low-grade…
To investigate the clinical feasibility of the Provox StabiliBase adhesive.
The aim of this study is to investigate whether weeklong dietary intake of estrogens via high cow*s milk consumption in the Dutch population increases systemic estrogen concentrations. To this aim, estrogen levels are measured in urine samples of…
To compare the effects on the APC- (Activated Protein C) resistance ratio (ETP-[endogenous throbin potential] based) between the pivotal phase III NOMAC-E2 batch and a commercial NOMAC-E2 batchTo compare the effects on all other metabolic parameters…
The determination of the energy expenditure in wheelchair-bound children in rest, during daily activities, and during therapeutic horseback riding.
The aim of this study is to compare Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with an empirically proven effective treatment, namely Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of panic disorders with or without agoraphobia. The…
Primary objective is to investigate the percentage of patients with k-ras mutant advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer free from progression and alive after 12.5 weeks after the first dose of cetuximab (i.e., 14 weeks after the scan at baseline…