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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…

A PROSPECTIVE, SINGLE ARM, LONGITUDINAL COHORT STUDY TO ASSESS BIOMARKERS IN REAL WORLD PATIENTS WITH SEVERE ASTHMA

The primary objective of the study is as follows:· To compare the rate of asthma exacerbations between patients with low baseline periostin levels (< 50 ng/mL) and patients with high baseline periostin levels (* 50 ng/mL), as measured by…

Improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: collection of tumor tissues ;The *HNcol* study

Objective:The aim of our study is to obtain a collection of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas that is well characterized for relevant clinical parameters, including follow-up.

A randomised, double-blind, parallel group PhIII study to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of 100 mg SC Mepolizumab as an add on to maintenance treatment in adults with severe bilateral nasal polyps (study 205687, SYNAPSE)

Primary:To evaluate the efficacy of 100mg mepolizumab compared to placebo.Secondary:The impact on actual nasal surgery. Further efficacy assessment. Quality of life.

Economic evaluation of treatment modalities for position dependent obstructive sleep apnea patients

To evaluate the effect and cost-utility of positional therapy, comparing the SPT and MRA versus CPAP in patients with moderate positional obstructive sleep apnea.

Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Cough (CIC) and Chronic Cough in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) with PA101.

The objectives of the study are as follows:*1. To assess the effectiveness of inhaled PA101 delivered via eFlow high efficiency nebulizer for treating chronic cough. Improvements in chronic cough will be assessed by measuring the change from…

A comparison between two different oral appliance therapies: Somnodent vs Herbst appliance in patients with mild and moderate OSA; a Randomised Controlled Trial

To compare the effect of two different types of mandibular advancement device (MAD) on polysomnographic (PSG) parameters, to evaluate the compliance and to evaluate the outcome of the different Quality of Life scales, eg general health with the…

Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) therapy in edentulous patients with obstructive sleep apnea: dental implant fixed MADs vs. CPAP.

The main purpose of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility and potential efficacy of implant retained mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy on a small scale in edentulous patients with mild to moderate OSA in comparison to CPAP therapy…

A randomized study with cisplatinum concomitant with standard or adaptive high dose radiotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer.

The most important questions of this phase III trial is:Can adaptive high dose radiotherapy improve loco-regional control without increase of toxicity?

New Therapies for bone and cartilage defects using bone marrow

The aim of the basic research in the laboratory is to develop new treatments to repair large bone defects, repair cartilage defects or inhibit the progression of osteoarthritis (cartilage degeneration). We focus on the following questions:1.How can…

Single Ring Optical Catheter illumination study in patients with obstructive Sleep Apnea during DISE

Primary objective of the study is to create one or multiple light ring(s) in the upper airway of OSA patients by means of Single Ring Optical Catheter(s), visualize and record these light rings with a DISE endoscope, capture the change of light ring…

A Phase 2b, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multi-Center Study Evaluating Antiviral Effects, Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of GS-5806 in Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT) Recipients with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection of the Upper Respiratory Tract

The co-primary objectives of this study are as follows:* To evaluate the effect of presatovir (GS-5806) on RSV viral load and development of lower respiratory tract complication (LRTC) in RSV positive autologous or allogeneic HCT recipients with…

Multicenter randomized 2x2 cross-over study for patient satisfaction and function of the ProTrach DualCare

In this research we want to determine whether patients prefer the ProTrach DualCare over other speaking valves, if it improves quality of life, compliance with HME use and lung function.

A double blind randomized placebo controlled study on the efficacy of intralymphatic immunotherapy in the treatment of grasspollen induced allergic rhinitis.

In this study we will compare the effect of intra nodal allegen injection with grass pollen to the intra nodal injection with placebo on symptome scores of allgic rhinitis (hay fever) in grass allergic patients.

Food allergy to soy:
"Characteristics of soy allergy profiles in relation to the severity of the symptoms after ingestion."

To investigate causes and predictors for primary or secondary allergy profiles for soymilk

Positional therapy with the Sleep Position Trainer versus oral appliance therapy with the MRA in patients with position dependent Obstructive Sleep Apnea; A Randomised Controlled Trial

Objective: To compare the effect of positional therapy with the SPT versus OAT on polysomnographic (PSG) parameters, to evaluate the compliance and measuring the possible learning effect that might occur with POSA patients using the SPT for…

*Does maintaining endotracheal tube cuff pressures at 20 mm Hg prevent dysphagia and hoarseness after anterior cervical spine surgery?*
A randomised controlled trial.

To determine if adjusting endotracheal tube cuff pressure after placement of a retractor during anterior cervical spine surgery prevents postoperative dysphagia. Furthermore laryngo-tracheal complaints (hoarseness and sore throat) will be scored.

Analysis of the clinical effects of head positional therapy with the Sleep Position Trainer Wave in the treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Evaluation of the effect of positional therapy with the SPT Wave on sleep apnea severity, i.e. re-duction of the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).

Symptomatic treatment of pollen related allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and the relation with asthma with children in the General practice

This study consists of two research questions: 1. Which treatment (INCS on daily bases versus INCS on demand or versus oral antihistamines on demand) is most effective in reducing nasal symptoms and ocular symptoms in children with mild to moderate…

Endoscopic evaluation of the paediatric airway after prior prolonged (>24 h) tracheal intubation, a multicenter study.

The first objective of this study is to evaluate by direct laryngo-tracheoscopy the possible role of cuffed versus uncuffed tracheal tubes in producing airway injury in infants and children who were previously more than 24 hours intubated. The…