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The primary objective is to assess bone structure parameters and bone strength by high resolution peripheral quantitative CT evaluation (HRpQCT) and physical activity in relation with subsequent falls, fractures and mortality in patients with a…
Effect on bone mineral density.
The primary objective of this study is to compare respiratory muscle strength values obtained using volitional techniques with values obtained using non-volitional techniques. The secondary objective is to compare the change for these two sets of…
The purpose of this study is to investigate the value of postoperative cryotherapy on subjective patients-reported pain; shoulder function and quality of life in patients operated for SAPS .
The objective of this study is to find the Median Local Anaesthetic Dose (MLAD/ED50) of Bupivacaine that allow direct postoperative mobilization and will accommodate sufficient anaesthesia during surgery.Results of this study might lead to…
This study has been transitioned to CTIS with ID 2024-518684-35-00 check the CTIS register for the current data. The current project proposal continues on our findings of the performed prospective cohort study, aiming to develop a biomarker guided…
The primary study objective is to determine whether Febuxostat daily 80-120 mg is better than Allopurinol daily 100-600 mg in inducing positive changes in Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) after 36 weeks of treatment.
The purposes of this long-term mutli-center study are: - To compare the long-term (10-year) radiographic and clinical outcomes of new E-Poly* liner in primary total hip arthroplasty with the conventional ArcomXL® polyethylene liner.- To compare the…
Based on the identified gaps in the evidence underlying the clinical guidelines on non-specific low back pain of the Dutch College of GPs and the recent findings of the Australian PACE study the objectives of the present study are: 1. What is the…
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…
Primary Objective:What is the effectiveness of immediate opioid pain medication (followed by step-down) versus step-up pain medication within the treatment according general practitioners* clinical guideline in patients with (sub)acute sciatica,…
In light of the above, our objective is to study the (cost-) effectiveness of a single intravenous gift of antibiotic prophylaxis with a firstgeneration cephalosporin prior to implant removal following surgical fixation of foot, ankle and/or lower…
To describe the EMG activity of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) with a bi-polar EMG probe and the MAPLe and effect on the registered EMG activity with the probes in relation to the contractions of the muscles surrounding the pelvic floor. To describe…
Will the hyaluronic acid injections have impact on pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip ?
Adrenaline use in local infiltration analgesia during TKA;Randomized, double blind, controlled study
The goal of the pilot study is to compare LIA with or without adrenaline infiltration by means of post operative pain (VAS) scores, PONV, early mobilisation and early discharge criteria.
The follow-up study has two main research questions:o Is the treatment of early RA according to the COBRA-light schedule as effective (based on DAS44 score, ACR/EULAR remission criteria, HAQ score and the Sharp/van der Heijde score) as standard…
Primary goal: mean linear wear of the cross-linked polyethylene F.A.L. cup compared to the mean linear wear of the standard polyethylene F.A.L. cup at 5 years postoperatively. Secondary goals:1. mean linear wear (millimeters/year) at 1 year, 3 years…
The objective of this study is to investigate the added effect of an intramuscular (IM) gluteal corticosteroid injection above a placebo IM gluteal injection (saline) on pain symptoms in patients with hip OA, not responding satisfactory to the usual…
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of continuing versus withdrawing therapy with adalimumab 40 mg given every other week (eow) SC in maintaining remission in subjects with nr-axSpA.
To determinate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous (s.c.) tocilizumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a daily clinical setting. In addition, to monitor the effect of treatment with tocilizumab s.c. on the lipid profile, markers of bone…