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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to compare the immune effects of multiple doses of vitamin D3 in patients with allergic rhinitis/rhino-conjunctivitis caused by birch pollen and in healthy control subjects.

The primary objective is to evaluate whether 2.5 µg VD3 analogue (Zemplar® * Abbvie) in multiple subcutaneously administered doses induces a more favourable (read: anti-inflammatory) systemic immune modulation both in general parameters and allergen…

Monitoring lung fluid clearance and aeration during pulmonary transition after birth

The objective of this study is to obtain physiological data on lung aeration during pulmonary transition in newborn infants.

The Home Sweet Home study: An observational, longitudinal study on the home environment of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Primary objectives:1.1 To investigate the differences between patients* and resident loved ones' perceptions of patients* health status and problematic ADLs.1.2 To study prospectively the effects of an acute COPD exacerbation on resident loved…

Point-of-Care C-reactive protein to assist in primary care management of children with lower respiratory tract infection

Analyse costs and effects of point of care (POC) C-reactive protein (CRP) measurement in children with non-severe lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in primary care.

GOLD D in primary care: a group whose clinical outcomes can easily be improved

The aim of the current study is evaluation of the Certe A/C service system. This is achieved via 2 workpackages:Workpackage 1 constitutes of describing patient characteristics (age, gender, current medication, smoking status and comorbidities) of…

The role of the pulmonary vasculature in the Fontan circulation

Primary Objectives:- Determine the effect of pulmonary vasodilatation on indexed cardiac output during simulated exercise.- Characterization of structural properties of small pulmonary arteries.Secondary Objectives: - Investigate the effect of…

Anaerobic threshold in patients with pectus excavatum

The objective of this study is to demonstrate the influence of pectus excavatum on the anaerobic threshold during exercise. This could be an objective measurement of exercise intolerance. An objective measurement of exercise intolerance can later…

eVita COPD; Patient Centered Care through eHealth Solutions

The main aim is to investigate clinical effects of different implementation methods of online supported self-management for COPD patients in primary care. Secondary objectives include effects on well-being, health care use and actual use of the…

The effects of treatment on the right ventricular exertional contractile reserve in chronic tromboembolic pulmonary hypertension patients

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of treatment on the exertional contractile reserve and RV-arterial coupling during exercise in CTEPH patients. Furthermore, we evaluate the effects on the exertional contractile reserve and RV-…

Livestock Farming and Neighbouring residents* health: The VGO-study

The generic objective of the study is to explore associations between exposure to livestock farms and potential health effects. This study will focus on 1) respiratory health effects, 2) Livestock associated infections (zoonoses), 3) Carriage of…

Mesenchymal stem cells in emphysema: finding the right niche for alveolar repair

The projects is divided in 3 aims: 1) To evaluate the regenerative capacity of lung-derived MSCs (LMSCs) from normal and emphysematous lung tissue and compare LMCSs to MSCs derived from other tissues2) To investigate the interaction of MSCs with the…

The role of dynamic hyperinflation in asthma

Primary objective: To investigate the effect of supplementation of a single intramuscular dose of 80 mg triamcinolone on the level of MPT-induced dynamic hyperinflation, in adult asthma patients with demonstrated dynamic hyperinflation. (Part 1)…

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Initiation of HOme MEchanical ventilation at home in a selective group of patients with chronic hypercapnic Respiratory failUre in the Netherlands

Patients with chronic respiratory failure currently start their ventilatory support in hospital as stated in national guideline. However, as these patients are severely disabled, a stay at the hospital for several days is experienced by many as very…

Advanced understanding of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections in EuRopE * Intensive Care Units (ICU)

To estimate the incidence of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa ICU pneumonia, especially VAP, and to assess its association with patient-related and contextual factors, e.g. colonization status, serum antibody levels against S. aureus alpha toxin [AT],…

Brown adipose tissue activity and energy metabolism in cachexia induced by cancer or chronic disease

To study BAT activity and energy metabolism in patients with cachexia induced by cancer or chronic disease.

myAirCoach * The use of home-monitoring and mHealth systems to predict asthma control and the occurrence of asthma exacerbations

Therefore, the aim of the myAirCoach project is to develop and evaluate technologies that assist patients with asthma. To this purpose we developed a one year observational quantification campaign in which we will identify potentially relevant self-…

COPD coaching intervention Friesland

This study aims to investigate the process and outcome of the implementation of a coaching intervention in COPD care in the Friesland province.

Microbiological etiology of community acquired pneumonia in immunocompromised adults.

Objective of the study is to quantify the microbiological etiology in immunocompromised patients, at least 18 years of age, with CAP needing hospitalization. And to determine the severity, antibiotic use and outcome of CAP in immunocompromised…

TASMA Extension Study: Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in Severe Asthma.

To evaluate long term safety, efficacy and airway remodelling effects of BT in patients with severe asthma.

A decision model for the management of acute exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the emergency department: flowchart for treatment allocation.

The primary objective is to validate a previously established prognostic instrument in the form of an algorithm (flowchart) in patients that present with AECOPD to the department of emergency medicine for classifying for out- or inpatient treatment…