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The aim of this study is to find possible biomarkers (predictive or prognostic) for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. This will require that changes in the tumor and peripheral blood components are studied before and…
The objective of the study is to measure the extend of voiding symptoms and bother of the urinary tract in young females and to analyse flow patterns and post void residual.
Primary Objective: Primary endpoints will be renal (ERPF, GFR and FF) response to angiotensin II after low and high sodium diet in formerly preeclamptic patients compared to healthy controls. Secondary Objectives: Secondary endpoint will be systemic…
The aim of the study is to investigate the changes in peritoneal endothelial glycocalyx in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), with the duration of peritoneal dialysis, and relate these changes to alterations in peritoneal transport and morphology.…
This study will compare the buttonhole cannulation technique and the rope-ladder/area technique. Primary the number of complications will be compared. Secondary the differences between both techniques in patient experience and cannulation ease for…
The effects of kidney transplantation on circadian rhythm. Focus on sleep and cardiometabolic risks.
Primary Objective: - What influence has kidney transplantation on (recovery of) melatonin production?Secondary Objective(s): - Is recovery of melatonin rhythm after kidney transplantation related to improvement of other circadian rhythms, e.g. body…
Objective: To analyze in more detail the complement activation and regulation and especially the functional CFH activity following three types of interventions in patients known with HUS and correlate these to clinical findings. The three…
To assess intra- and interpatient variability of plasma Mg concentration before and after hemodialysis.
The purpose of our study is to assess the subjective stress response during MR guided prostate biopsy and elucidate potential mediating influences of cognitive and affective factors, long term stress exposure and stress-related brain connectivity…
In this study we aim to investigate the long-term results of the prepuberal orchidopexie for the acquired undescended testis. The volume and location of the testis are primary outcome parameters that display the result. This information will…
Feasibility of laboratory monitoring in community pharmacies by Point-Of-Care testing creatinine and potassium in ambulatory elderly at risk for impaired renal function.
The main aim is to develop an intervention to change knowledge, communication and attitudes regarding renal replacement therapy (RRT). The second main aim is to investigate whether this intervention has an impact on the proportion of patients…
The objective of the study is threefold: 1) to examine the psychosocial well-being of partners after patients have undergone RT, as a function of gender of the partner and medical characteristics of the patient. 2) to examine interpersonal factors…
1.1 What are the self-perceived symptoms and care needs of patients with moderate to very severe COPD, CHF or CRF and to what extent do they differ from each other?1.2 Do these self-perceived symptoms and care needs relate to patients* daily…
To evaluate the accuracy and adverse events of combined use of minimal invasive optical coherence tomography (OCT) to differentiate normal tissue from (different types of) malignant tissue in kidneys.
Objective: To determine whether genotype of the promoter polymorphism is associated with alterations of mRNA expression of the M2 receptor
Main question:Does a restrictive fluid management during general anesthesia lead to less urinary production?Sub questions:Does a fluid management with colloid fluid during general anesthesia lead to a change in urinary production?Does a different…
The eventual aim of the study is to determine the effects of Botulinum toxin injections in the bladder on overactive bladder. The objective of this initial study is to determine what brainstructures are activated in respond to increasing volumes of…
Overall aim of the study is to investigate which decision-making models for patient participation are used in practice in end-of-life decision-making and how appropriate are these models for different patient groups.Secondary Objective(s): 1. In…
Clarifying the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the T cell response targeting and controlling polyomavirus BKV.