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The primary objective is to assess the effect of the parenting support intervention on parental stress. Secondary objectives are the effect of theintervention on other parental outcomes (anxiety and depression, satisfaction with the parental role,…
The main aim of the study will be to compare the urinary N-nitroso compounds levels after intake of 70 ml of concentrated red beetroot juice containing 400 mg nitrate either with or without supplementation with 1 g vitamin C.
The primary aim of this study is to find the dose of DHA during pregnancy and lactation that leads to a mean breastmilk DHA of at least 0.7g%.
PROFITS aims to improve prognostic models for functional outcome in a broad cohort of 160 stroke patients. PROFITS will:1) Uniformly assess determinants for recovery of functional outcome starting in the first week after stroke and functional…
We hypothesize that a smoking cessation strategy for smoking cervical cancer screening participants will increase their motivation to quit and will lead to an increased proportion of smokers performing a serious quit attempt. Eventually this will…
We aim to test the effectiveness of a patient-targeted preparatory tool (*Gesprekswijzer*) and an oncologist-targeted communication skills training to enhance shared decision making in consultations about palliative systemic treatment. The primary…
The primary objective is to study the effect of sensor monitoring embedded in an OT rehabilitation program for older persons after hip fracture on recovery of daily functioning, 6 months after the start of rehabilitation, as compared to coaching by…
The SIMBA project is a research collaboration in which children with asthma, their parents and healthcare professionals play an important role. The SIMBA study is a two year program that aims to develop and finally (pilot) test an exercise game that…
The goal of the research is to apply balance perturbations during standing and walking, and capture the resulting stepping responses. These data will be used to develop and verify predictive models of foot placement. Such models might eventually be…
To study whether positioning influences RD progression.
The Claret device (Claret Inc.) is an Embolic Protection Device (EPD) consisting of two nitinol baskets to be introduced through the right radial artery. One basket is positioned in the brachiocephalic trunk, the other in the left common carotid…
To determine the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis after a tick bite in the Dutch setting, in relation to tick infection, tick engorgement and attachment time.
To determine if adjusting endotracheal tube cuff pressure after placement of a retractor during anterior cervical spine surgery prevents postoperative dysphagia. Furthermore laryngo-tracheal complaints (hoarseness and sore throat) will be scored.
The objective of our study is to examine the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioural therapy based intervention compared to an information leaflet on anxiety symptoms after one month, in patients presenting at the emergency unit with non-cardiac…
1) To evaluate the efficacy of knee-ankle-foot orthoses (worn by night) in preventing a decrease of range of motion to ankle dorsiflexion in children with cerebral palsy (Clinical part). 2) To evaluate the effect of night-worn knee-ankle-foot…
The present study aims at comparing the post-operative lung injury of a lung*protective mechanical ventilation strategy (with the use of higher levels of PEEP and intra*operative recruitment maneuvers) with conventional mechanical ventilation (lower…
The main objective of this research is to contribute to the elimination of disparities in care between Dutch and non-Dutch kidney patients where living donation is concerned. The primary objective is evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention…
The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Ardox-X® Technology on the inhibition of de novo plaque formation and changes in the microbial composition in periodontally healthy patients in a one-week non-brushing model.
The main objective is to translate and adapt the Adolescent Cannabis Check-Up (ACCU) to the Dutch context and setting, and to evaluate its effects on the cannabis use of adolescents in the Netherlands. The Dutch version of the ACCU is called Wiet-…
The main objective is to study the effect of a pro-active, multi-component, nurse-led transitional care program until six months after hospital admission on ADL functioning. Secondary objectives are:To assess the effects of a pro-active, multi-…