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The aim of the current study is to:1. Determine the incidence of CIN after introduction of preventive measures.2. Describe changes in the course of biomarkers serum creatinine, microalbumin and microglobulin related to intravenous ICM administration…
The aim of the study is to compare magnesiumhydroxide and polyethylene glycol/electrolytes with regard to the prevention of constipation and side-effects in palliative care cancer patients starting with opioids.
This project focuses on injury prevention-related cost-effectiveness of the "F-MARC Bricks".We hypothesize that the exercises of the *F-MARC Bricks*, integrated in the warm up, reduce injury incidence and/or injury severity and…
In this study we will be looking at the effects of the different administration routes on release of satiety hormones by the small intestine.
The objective of the study is to compare the efficacy and tolerability of mesalazine granules (3 g 5*ASA/d) vs. placebo for the prevention of recurrence of diverticulitis. Additionally, the safety and tolerability in the form of adverse events and…
To show whether Active C disc prosthesis is more effective than anterior discectomy with or without interbody fusion 1 year after surgery. Moreover, the incidence of adjacent disc degeneration will be evaluated 5 years after surgery.
The objective of this study is to assess whether sitagliptin may prevent prednisolone-induced impairment of glucose metabolism and beta-cell function.
In this study we will try to replicate and extend the findings of Domes et al (2007) of oxytocin effects on *mind-reading* in two specific groups of participants; i.e. in a group of high-functioning individuals with autism, and a normal comparison…
To investigate that in mamma surgery, regional infiltration with ropivacaine 0,75% added to general anaesthesia causes less postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting compared to general anaesthesia alone.
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.
To study the short term effects of a pharmacological dose of fish oil on cognitive performance and on cerebral blood flow. Furthermore, we want to investigate whether carriers of the APOE*4 allele respond differently to fish oil treatment compared…
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of surface electrical stimulation of the gluteal and hamstring muscles on sitting pressure under the buttocks during daily life (3 hours). A second purpose is to compare the effects of only…
The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be: To assess the effectiveness of the e-therapy program for problem drinking. The research questions of this study are: 1. Is an e-therapy program with therapist involvement, based on cognitive…
To investigate whether application of Steri-Strip* S will lead to: 1) shorter treating time 2) improved satisfaction with the patient 3) improved wound healing4) improved cost-efficiency5) improved satisfaction with the attendant
To investigate if the GH-promoting effect of gelatine- protein is present in non-overweight and overweight elderly people.
The purpose of the study is threefold. First, to describe the course of quality of life after renal transplantation and to identify predictors of (un)succesful adjustment. Second, to investigate intra- and interindividual differences that influence…
To assess whether profylactic treatment with 3 mg melatonin daily for 5 days in acutely admitted eldery with hip fractures reduces the incidence of the development of delirium.
Characterization of the effects of ageing on the innate immune response against influenza.
Reduction of perioperative anxiety and pain through visualization and relaxation exercises in patients undergoing surgery.
This project aims to finalize the development (Study A) and to evaluate the efficacy (Study B) of a personal, individually tailored PMPP with interventions directed to stop smoking by 30% and/or alcohol consumption by 20% for women who are planning…