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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…
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…
We want to find out whether the new protocol (with a fast MRI) is more cost-effective than the current protocol (concisting of 10 days cast). Primary Objective: To find out whether the new MRI protocol is more cost-effective than the old protocol.…
To investigate the effect of a GFC regarding major adverse events (AE) with a relationship to the treatment / residential status / immobilization (as defined under "Primary outcome measures") from surgery to a 36 month follow-up.
Primary Objective: Our main goal is to contribute to the identification of an attentional profile of the paediatric TBI population, by analysing the quality and efficiency of alerting, orienting, executive and sustained attentional functioning. This…
The aim of this project is to determine the possible use of biomarkers for non- or delayed-union in fractures of the diaphyseal femur and tibia.
The aim of this project is to determine the possible use of biomarkers for non or delayed union in long bone fractures of the diaphyseal femur and tibia.
Within WP6 of a EU Seventh Framework project, we will investigate associations between purinergic receptor SNPs and osteoporosis risk in humans. Genetic data from a fracture cohort in The Netherlands with high prevalence of osteoporosis will be…
In the present study the prevalence of and risk factors for vitamin D deficiency will be determined in a patient population with a fracture in the upper or lower extremity.
Is it possible to improve routine detection and treatment of osteoporosis after an initial fracture?I) is it possible to increase the proportion of patients adequately screened and categorized as to the presence of osteoporosis from current practice…
The aim of this pilot study is to investigate in a Dutch psycho geriatric nursing home population whether weekly half body UVB irradiation after showering is an efficient and in daily practice feasible method for the supplementation of vitamin D.
The research is set up to investigate three primary questions.1. Is there a difference between bone resorbing capacity between postmenopausal women with a vertebral fracture and postmenopausal women without a vertebral fracture and high bone mineral…
This pilot study will be performed to investigate whether the cantharidin-induced blister method is a useful alternative for the vacuum blister method in patients with acute or chronic CRPS.Replacement of the vacuum blister method by the filter disc…
Amount of new fractures in this study population, divided in 4 different groups:group 1 MVF (+) osteoporosis (+)group 2 MVF (+) osteoporosis (-)group 3 MVF (-) osteoporosis (+)group 4 MVF (-) osteoporosis (-) (control group/less risk factors)The…
To collect data regarding the prevalence of:I) - osteoporosis in SCI patients and the relation to characteristics of SCI. - fractures in SCI patients and the relation to characteristics of SCI. - active treatment of osteoporosis in SCI patients.II…
The goal of this research is to improve our understanding of the risk and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures among female residents of 9 countries who are 55 years of age and older. Research Objectives* Describe the distribution of risk…
Primary objective:1. To assess functional outcome of patients with an osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures after one year of follow-up.Secondary objectives:1. To assess radiological deterioration of sagittal alignment during one year of…
The influence of the initial vitamin D status on the fracture consolidation will be studied. These study results might give rise to a randomised controles trial with vitamin D supplementation in order to investigate the effect of supplementation on…
The primary objectives are to determine the feasibility of a multi-national prospective cohort study:1) Assess our ability to recruit women across clinical sites and compare actual recruitment rates to our current estimates;2) Evaluate adherence to…
Primary objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Transmural Trauma Care Model (TTCM) as compared to usual care.The research question addressed is:Is the Transmural Trauma Care Model…