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A randomized, multicenter Study to evaluate the Effect of secukinumab 300 mg s.c. administered during 52 Weeks to patients suffering from new-onset moderate to severe plaque Psoriasis as early Intervention compared to standard treatment with narrow band UVB (STEPin study)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether early intervention with subcutaneous (s.c.) secukinumab 300 mg in patients with new-onset moderate to severe psoriasis may lead to prolonged symptom-free periods by preventing reactivation of old…

The DANCE study: Duration of ANtibiotic therapy for CEllulitis

To determine if 6 days of antibiotics has equal efficacy compared to 12 days for patients hospitalized with cellulitis.

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the additional effect of topical coal tar to a topical corticosteroid regimen in patients aged >16 years of age with moderate-severe atopic dermatitis

To evaluate the additional effect of coal tar treatment to a corticosteroid regimen in adults (aged >16 years of age) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, based on the percentage change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) at week 2…

Markers of Efficacy of Xolair (Omalizumab) in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

To relate the reduction of inflammatory characteristics in skin and in peripheral blood to clinical efficacy in patients with CSU. Major focusses of this study are the (early) effects on basophils and other Fc*RI-bearing leukocytes before, during,…

INTENT: immunogenicity in patients failing response on anti-TNF
- phase 1: immunogenicity and pharmacokinetics in patients failing to respond to TNF inhibitors.
- phase 2: clinical effectiveness of subsequent TNF inhibitor treatment and predictive value of pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity.

1. To determine the proportion of patients developing anti-drug antibodies (ADA) detectable with an antigen binding test (ABT, radioimmunoassay) in patients experiencing inefficacy of their first TNF inhibitor treatment (phase 1).2. To study…

Treatment of port wine stains using Pulsed Dye Laser, Erbium Yag Laser and topical sirolimus in an open label pilot study (POLAR).

Primary: to evaluate and compare the efficacy of:1) PDL treatment followed by topical sirolimus application after Er:Yag laser ablation of the stratum corneum in PWS 2) PDL treatment followed by topical sirolimus application without Er:Yag laser…

Standard Treatment Or topical doxepin against Pruritus in burn patients

To evaluate whether doxepin hydrochloride 5% cream is more effective in reducing pruritus in burn patients than standard treatment (clemastine).

Effects of bosentan in a homogeneous population of SSc subjects with a predefined restriction of blood flow in the hands

The primary objectives are:- To demonstrate the relationship of blood flow in the hands and the extent of digital ulcera in patients with systemic scleroderma;- Evaluate the effect of bosentan on the blood flow in the hands from baseline to 12 weeks…

An independent prospective randomised controlled trial comparing the efficacy and cost effectiveness of infliximab and etanercept in 'high need' patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque type psoriasis

What is the incremental cost effectiveness ratio of the use of etanercept versus infliximab?Are there subgroups of which infliximab or etanercept is more or less cost-effective in daily practice?Primary objectives: 1. To compare clinical efficacy of…

A randomized controlled trial comparing autologous platelet rich plasma versus only standard treatment for treating burn wounds

The primary objective is to examine the effect of PRP on the time in days to complete healing.

Optimizing the treatment of psoriasis with methotrexate; after 40 years the first dose-finding study.

Our aim is to optimize treatment for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis by creating evidence for the optimal dose of MTX (on short- and long-term) with the largest disease reduction and the least side effects.

Prospective follow-up study of golimumab treatment in psoriatic arthritis

To determinate the efficacy and safety of golimumab in patients with psoriatic arthritis in daily clinical practice prospectively. In addition, the effect of treatment with golimumab on the lipid profile will be monitored during this study and…

An open randomised comparative study to evaluate the performance of AQUACEL® Extra* in Venous Leg Ulcers

The primary objective of the above study is to evaluate the wear time AQUACEL® Extra* when compared to AQUACEL® in subjects with venous leg ulcers. Stratification will be done for exudate (moderate vs highd) and type of dressing (AQUACEL®Extra*…

Optimising outpatient care in mild to moderate psoriasis by a newly developed *Topical Treatment Optimising Programme* - an international study using Daivobet®/Dovobet® Gel (*PSO-TOP*)

The objective of the study is to assess the value of the *Topical Treatment Optimising Programme* in the topical treatment, which will be use together with the standard treatment, of insufficiently treated mild to moderate psoriasis after 8 weeks of…

Effects of bosentan in a homogeneous population of SSc subjects with an early or active SSc nailfold capillaroscopic pattern

Primairy objective:- Evaluate the effect of bosentan on the blood flow in the hands from baseline to 12 weeks, measured by laser Doppler imaging, in SSc subjects with an early or active SSc pattern, measured with nailfold capillaroscopy (NFM), with…

Monochloroacetic acid versus cryotherapy or combination therapy in the treatment of warts: A Randomised Clinical Trial (WARTS-2)

To assess the efficacy of treatment with monochloroacetic compared to treatment with cryotherapy regarding patients with handwarts and compared to combination therapy (salicylic acid and cryotherapy) regarding patients with plantar warts.WARTS-1 has…

Effect of short-contact tar-derivates to UVB light therapy in *en plaque* psoriasis: a prospective single blind unicenter randomized clinical trial

We expect faster clearance of psoriatic lesions with the use of short-contact, local tar application during UVB-therapy, which will result in a lower cumulative UVB dosage.

A phase IV open label study in moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis subjects transitioning from previous systemic antipsoriasis therapies (methotrexate, cyclosporine, retinoids or PUVA, NBUVB) to Raptiva 1 mg/kg/ week therapy.

Objectives:To assess the safety of transitioning subjects to Raptiva therapy from standard oral systemic or phototherapy by overlapping with Raptiva whilst tapering the initial systemic therapy or phototherapy dose. The secondary objective is to…

Wet-wrap treatment in children with atopic eczema using the wet-wrap method with diluted corticosteroids versus emollients

The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of wet wrap therapy with diluted corticosteroids versus wet wrap therapy with emollients. The secondary objective is to develop an effective and objective value for monitoring the…

The technique of skin stretching for acute burn treatment and scar reconstruction: Clinical applications and working mechanisms.

A randomised controlled trial is performed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the skin stretching technique for two categories:a. acute burn wounds: wound closure by means of skin stretching should lead to a significant reduction of scar…