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Primary Objective: • To determine the efficacy of 13vPnC in preventing a first episode of self-reported ILI.Secondary Objectives: • To determine the efficacy of 13vPnC in preventing a first episode of self-reported LRTI.• To determine the incidence…
reduction of fluid administration of 30%
In this investigation we want to determine if stimulation of the nerve on each side of the neck that leads to the muscles that make the shoudlers shrug is possible in babies. This can possibly prevent a birth lesion of the barchial plexus in the…
The objective of this study is to test whether meat structure plays an important role in protein digestion, to maximise the amino acid availability and to stimulate the muscle protein growth in elderly people.
The first objective is to examine the impact of 4-month walking training on physical fitness, insulin resistance and cardiovascular risks in T2DM and their controls and to assess whether these effects are preserved 3 months after cessation of the…
Considering the high prevalence of smoking and tobacco related deaths, knowledge about the appealing function (attractiveness) of tobacco additives is highly significant, because they promote the initiation of smoking. This part of the investigation…
exclusion or demonstration of a diverticulum in patients undergoing a laparoscopic pull-through
To determine a suitable co-trimoxazole regimen for testing in a future larger clinical trial to determine the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with a temporary urinary tract catheter.
Goal is to use two non-invasive techniques (continuous cardiac output monitoring and impedance measurement) to investigate the possibility of cardiac output measurement and impedance measurement to reduce the fluid intake with 30% reduction while…
treatment of overweight persons with insulinresistance with a low dose metformine add to yoghurt The early reduce of glucose especially the postprandial will hopefully decrease this process. This reduce of the glucose only needs to be 1 mmol and we…
Analyze the protective effect of levocetirizine (LEV), through the direct antagonism of airway H1 receptors and the inhibition of the release or production of other inflammatory mediators, against exercise induced airway obstruction.
Developing an evidence-based guideline for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of children with severe gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
To study the immune response to vaccination with influenza virus vaccine, conjugated Hib and pneumococcal vaccine after treatment with rituximab in association with the reconstitution of immune function (in terms of amount of B-cells and…
The primary objectives of this study are: 1. Will there be any adverse events, due to the electrical stimulation?2. Are the sock and the electrical stimulation comfortable for the patient?Our secondary objective is: Are there signs that electrical…
Testing nerve stimulation as a preventive measure to reduce the incidence of PONV.
Research Goals: During the pre-study several clues indicated that hunger isnot increased when tubefeeding is administered. This couldpoint to a lower ghrelin production during tubefeeding,indicating that tubefeeding is the next step in…
Improve the quality of red blood cells used for cardiopulmonary bypass for neonates and infants with a bodyweight smaller then 10 Kg.
The prime objective of this research project is to get an impression of a low-threshold, accessible preventive cognitive behavioural therapeutic intervention with parental support for grieving children and their parents.
To assess the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis C and B, and (related) risk behavior among hard drug users in care at Mondriaan carecentre for addiction in Heerlen.