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A Phase 3B, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Abatacept SC in Combination with Methotrexate Compared to Methotrexate Monotherapy in Achieving Clinical Remission in Adults with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis who are Methotrexate Naive

Primary ObjectiveThe primary objective for this study is to compare the clinical efficacy of weekly abatacept in combination with methotrexate to methotrexate alone in achieving Remission, defined as SDAI less than or equal to 3, at Week 24.…

The effect of Vitamin D3 to prevent postoperative relapse of Crohn*s Disease: a placebo-controlled randomized trial (DETECT)

This trial will provide definitive answers with regard to the anti-inflammatory effects of Vitamin D in Crohn*s disease.

Prevention of rheumatoid arthritis by atorvastatin in seropositive arthralgia patients: a multi-center doubleblind randomized placebo-controlled trial

To investigate whether statin treatment can prevent or delay the development of RA in persons at increased risk of RA.

Effictiveness of the online self management training Reuma Uitgedaagd! for adults with a rheumatic disease

The objective is to study the effectiveness of the online self management training Reuma Uitgedaagd! voor adults with a rheumatic disease.

Immunity to varicella-zoster virus in patients before and after lung transplantation

Objective of the study is to evaluate efficacy of VZV vaccination in lung transplantation patients, intended to prevent morbidity by VZV infection. Efficacy of vaccination will be measured by means of determining cellular immunity to VZV. Cellular…

The effects of acetylsalicylic acid on immunoparalysis following human endotoxemia

Primary objective:­To determine whether endotoxin tolerance can be prevented by acetylsalicylic acid prophylaxis or can be reversed by acetylsalicylic acid treatment, expressed as an augmentation of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels during the second…

Systemic sclerosis: CT-derived evaluation of interstitial lung disease and pulmonary vasculopathy for assessment of progression of disease.
Research protocol for extended volume HRCT-thorax in patients with systemic sclerosis participating in a 2 *day multidisciplinary team care program of the department of Rheumatology and Pulmonology

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A phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel design, dose ranging, multi-center trial of four levels of exposure of QGE031 s.c. for 16 weeks in subjects aged 18-50 years with peanut allergy (CQGE031A2208)

Primary: To characterize the QGE031 dose response relationship for the increase in the threshold dose of peanut protein that induces objective hypersensitivity reactions after treatment.Secondary (only key parameters): The percentage of patients…

Influence of Late Diagnosis on the Burden of disease in Adult Patients with Coeliac Disease.

The purpose of this study is to determine how diagnostic delay of CD affects the burden of CD to patients and society in terms of healthcare and mental healthcare utilisation and socioeconomic costs.

Effect of C1-esterase inhibitor on systemic inflammation in trauma patients with a femur or pelvic fracture.

A previous study of from our laboratory showed that administration of the drug C1-INH (100E/kg) significantly reduced the concentration of circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, in healthy male volunteers during human experimental…

The effects of BCG-vaccination on the immune response induced by influenza-vaccination in healthy volunteers. A pilot proof-of-principle study.

Primary objective: The primary objective of the study is to determine the effects of BCG-vaccination on the immune response induced by subsequent influenza vaccination in healthy volunteers. This will be determined by measuring the Th1/Th2 response…

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for establishing safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and clinical efficacy of multiple subcutaneous doses of BI 655064 in healthy volunteers and in rheumatoid arthritis patients with prior inadequate response to methotrexate therapy

This study has two parts. The main purpose of Part 2 of this study is to see how safe and effective different doses of BI 655064 are as well as to look at the pharmacokinetics (the amount of medication in your blood) and the pharmacodynamics (the…

Rheumates@work: an interactive internet program to promote physical activity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

To improve physical activity levels and physical activity patterns in children with JIA by means of cognitive behavioural training based on the social cognitive theory and the health promotion model, delivered by internet and supported by group…

The effects of concentration/meditation on the innate immune response during human endotoxemia

Primary objective: The primary objective of the study is to determine the effect of concentration/meditation on the innate immune response induced by a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. Secondary Objective(s): There are two secondary objectives:1…

A Phase III, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group study, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous implants of afamelanotide (16 mg) in patients suffering from polymorphic light eruption (PLE).

Primary Objective - To determine if afamelanotide can reduce the severity of PLE related pruritis.Secondary Objectives- To determine if afamelanotide can reduce the frequency of PLE episodes;- To determine if afamelanotide can reduce the duration of…

Patch-test cross-reactivity to a novel, probably non allergenic hair-dye precursor (PPD-derivative F000175918)

Objective: Determination of cross-reactivity to a newly developed PPD-derivative (F000175918) in previously PPD-sensitized patients. Hypothesis:Since PPD-derivative F000175918 is categorized as a moderate sensitizer, based on pre-clinical…

Treatment in patients with recurrent infections and IgG Subclass Deficiency, and/or Deficient Anti-Polysaccharide Antibody Response.

The primary objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin product with the efficacy of antibiotic treatment in patients with recurrent respiratory infections and IgG-subclass deficiency and/or selective anti-…

*Evaluation of the effect of probiotics on development of asthma and allergic rhinitis during childhood - follow-up study at age 5 or 6 years*

Objective: To establish the effect of perinatal probiotics on the prevalence of allergic disease at the age of 5 or 6 years.

Effectiveness of the online self management training ReumaUitgedaagd! for young adults with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

The objective of this research is to study the effectiveness of the online zelfmanagementtraining ReumaUitgedaagd! by young adults with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) who are treated on the transition outpatient clinic of the departments…

The Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Clinic, follow up visit

To evaluate efficacy and accuracy of diagnostic procedure in our NPSLE clinic and to evaluate effects of advised therapy by means of follow-up data