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The main objective of the study is to determine whether PCI for in-stent restenosis with a drug eluting balloon is angiographically non-inferior to PCI with a drug eluting stent at 6 month follow up.
We propose a randomized controlled study to investigate the effectiveness of the intervention. Secondly, a comprehensive process evaluation will be conducted to validate the effectiveness of the intervention and to facilitate future implementation.…
The objective of this study is to evaluate the difference in clinical effects (onset and degree of repigmentation) of NB-UVB and fluticasone proprionate vs NB-UVB alone.
The main objective is to optimalize the treatment of Moroccan and Turkish patients with depressive and/or anxiety disorders by increasing the cultural competence of the mental health workers who treat these patients. The mental health workers will…
The objective of this study is to show that the results of PTNS are based on the treatment of electrical stimulation and not on a placebo effect with a sham treatment.
The objective of the study is to map the changes in the composition of salivary proteins as a consequence of irradiation of the salivary glands, to study how the composition of oral microflora changes as a consequence of irradiation and whether it…
In this study we aim to determine whether the use of a novel molecular technique (real-time PCR) decreases the time during which empirical broad-spectrum antibiotics are used in comparison to the conventional identification techniques of blood…
Do high plasma free fatty acids lower central serotonergic responsivity?
The purpose of this research project is to elucidate the mechanism underlying the development of dynamic knee stability as a result of an intervention training.
To determine the safety and effectiveness of the PROMUS Element* Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System (Boston Scientific Corporation [BSC], Natick, MA) for the treatment of patients with up to 2 de novo atherosclerotic lesions
However, prior to further implementation of this programme, insight into the effectiveness is needed.Specifically, what is the effectiveness of a targeted prevention programme with regard to the prevention of DM and *in the long-term- DM-related…
The objective of this prospective randomised multi-center study is to compare the clinical outcome of the cemented and hydroxy-apatite coated uncemented hemi-arthroplasty for patients with a proximal intracapsular femoral fracture and the indication…
The project has two principal aims: (1) to assess the relative effectiveness of the three interventions, also as a function of patient characteristics, and (2) to delineate the functional and neurophysiological changes that are associated with those…
One of the promising combined interventions is an intervention developed by Teri and colleagues. People with dementia receive an exercise program together with their caregivers. The caregivers are also trained in behaviour management techniques to…
The following research questions are formulated:A. Does exposure to cannabis (THC) result in an increased dopamine response in the striatum (as measured with PET)? And does cannabis use lead to an increase in psychotic experiences or symptoms?B. Do…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of the hot fluid balloon endometrial Thermablate ablation system compared with the Bipolar RF Novasure ablation treatment performed in an outpatient setting in eliminating…
To establish the effectiveness of knee joint stabilisation exercise therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis and knee joint instability, relative to usual-care exercise therapy
Primary objective of the study is to test the effectiveness of two interventions (by comparison with a control intervention and by mutual comparison) in preventing the negative effects of critical incidents and chronic job demands on the outcomes:…
To randomly compare the effects of vessel sealing LigaSure on the operative parameters, post-operative pain and recovery and post-operative function of the pelvic floor in vaginal hysterectomy,
1: Comparing the initial and long term clinical results and survival of the Vanguard Deep Dish prosthesis with the traditional Vanguard Fixed bearing prosthesis.2: Does Joint Care improves the recovery process?