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Primary objective of this study is to assess changes in brain connectivity and activity in the Default Mode and Salience Network (hypothalamus, prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, Ventral Tegmental Area) after different sugars and sweeteners.
The goal of this study is to investigate the feasibility of distant, internet-based follow-up and monitoring of the weigth of 20 gastric bypass patients. Our research results will determine whether or not the use of the Youw8 weight scale is…
The objective is to describe the nature and underlying (neuromuscular en biomechanical) factors of dysphagia in different neuromuscular diseases in relation to different consistencies of food. Identifying the contributing factors are starting points…
- To determine the prevalence of (pre)cachexia - To determine whether potential biomarkers of pre-cachexia can be identified
To validate the Nexfin cardiac output monitor for morbidly obese patients undergoing elective surgery with the PiCCO monitor.
Questions and hypotheses:Question (s) - Will the dietitian's knowledge of the patient's nutritional intake improve by using Nutrimanager.- Is there a stable or improved nutritional state in patients using the Nutrimanager compared tot…
To determine the reliability and feasibility of the Nanoduct sweat test system compared to the gold standard tests QPIT and Macroduct.
The objective of the study is to determine what the clinical value is of measuring GE of liquids in 50 SMID children. The primary study parameter is how often DGE of liquids occurs in this study group. Secondary study parameters include…
1. To perform for each subtheme baseline assessments of several health-associated aspects of ageing: prevalences of (age-related) diseases, prevalences of risk factors and secondary health effects 2. To assess mutual relationships between the…
The primary objective of the study is to determine which questions are most predictive for undernutrition in hospitalized children in order to develop a quick and easy screening tool that is valid, reproducible and suitable for the population of…
To understand the interrelations between muscle related parameters (muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance), energy expenditure (actual physical activity and basal metabolic rate), and nutritional status (energy intake and protein status…
Objective 1To describe the course and underlying mechanisms of dysphagia in children with congenital myopathy (from 6 months to 12 years)Objective 2To formulate recommendations for early detection, diagnostic assessment , treatment and advices for…
The main objective of this study is to investigate whether changes in nutritional status correlate to changes in frailty status, and whether these changes impact on disability as a clinical outcome in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
To investigate the effect of fasting duration on cerebral SERT and DAT availability.
The aim is to see whether intradialytic parenteral nutrition is an efective treatment against the loss of muscle mass
Primary Objective: 1. To investigate the effect of CRT on markers of pancreatic exocrine functioningSecondary Objectives: 1. To compare changes in markers of pancreatic exocrine function between CRT responders and non-responders2. To compare the…
The primary objective of this study is to assess if clinically relevant changes occur in fat free mass (FFM) between baseline and follow up six months after the end of treatment. Our cut-off value of a clinically relevant difference in body…
Primary objective: determine whether HAPTOS intervention results in earlier attainment (postnatal days) of full enteral feeding and/or full oral feeding (postmenstrual age) compared to standard care. Secondary objectives: To determine whether Haptos…