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Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency and Multiple Sclerosis: An age and sex-matched controlled Study.

The main point of this study is to detect in a controlled fashion if there is a relationship between CCSVI and MS. We focus on 5 parameters indicative of CCSVI: 1-reflux in the internal jugular vein (IJV) or in the vertebral vein (VV), or both with…

A 24-week, multicenter, international, randomized (1:1), parallel-group, open-label, comparative study of insulin glargine versus liraglutide in insulin-naïve patients with Type 2 diabetes treated with oral agents and not adequately controlled, followed by a 24-week extension period with insulin glargine for patients not adequately controlled with liraglutide

The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the superiority of insulin glargine over liraglutide in termsof percentage of patients reaching a HbA1c < 7% at the end of the comparative period in Type 2 diabetic patientsfailing…

A prospective patient registry for bonegraft substitutes in spinal fusion

To identify the patient profile for Actifuse and for other grafting products used to achieve bone fusion.

Genetic Susceptibility to Papilloma-induced Voice Disturbance

To discover human genes which are likely to confer susceptibility for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

Effect of biphosphonates on teleangiectasia in irradiated breast cancer patients

To determine the effects of biphosphonates on radiation induced microvascular damage in the skin of breast cancer patients by comparing skin biopsies taken prior to and 4 months after treatment with a biphosphonate.

The Role of the Intestinal Barrier Function in Liver Cirrhosis

Understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms that play a role in liver cirrhosis and its complications. For that aim, we want to study the functional and morphological intestinal epithelial barrier and microbiota of both small and large intestine…

Brown Adipose Tissue Activity in Caucasians and South Asians

Main objective: 1) To investigate whether BAT activity differs between South Asians and Caucasians.Secondary objectives: 1) To investigate whether sympatic stimulation of BAT differs between South Asians and Caucasians2) To investigate the…

A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, preliminary clinical activity and immunogenicity of multiple doses of MOR103 administered intravenously to patients with active rheumatoid arthritis.

Primary objective:To determine the safety and tolerability of multiple doses of MOR103 in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis, at ascending dose levels.Secondary objectives:- to evaluate signs of efficacy of MOR103 in patients with active…

The role of corticosteroids on coagulation and inflammation in asthma

Primary objective:- To evaluate the effects of a 10 day-course of prednisolon on coagulation and fibrinolysis parameters in patients with mild-moderate astma, patients with severe asthma, and healthy controls.Secondary objectives:- To compare the…

Influence of ryanodyne receptor 1 mutations on pulmonary arterial pressure and ventilation during isocapnic hypoxia

W want to investigate the influence of a mutaion in the MH allel on the HPV and the normal reaction of MH patients to hypoxia

A novel neurophysiological measurement (MUNIX) in neuromuscular disorders; test-retest reliability and longitudinal follow up measurements in ALS patients

PrimaryTo investigate the inter-rater and intra-rater variability of a novel neurophysiological measurement (Motor Unit Number Index, MUNIX) for estimation of functioning motor units, in healthy controls and ALS patientsSecondaryTo evaluate the…

Effects of Human Unacylated Ghrelin on Insulin Sensitivity during Euglycemic-Hyperinsulinemic- Clamp in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

One of the he questions that remains to be answered to further elucidate the mechanism of action is whether ot not UAG improves insulin sensitivity during a euglycemis-hyperinsulinemic clampThis study aims to clarify the effects of the continuous…

An open-label phase 2A study to investigate drug-drug interactions between AT1001 (migalastat hydrochloride) and agalsidase in subjects with Fabry disease.

The primary objectives of this study are: * To characterize the effects of 150 mg and 450 mg of AT1001 administered 2 hours before administration of agalsidase on the safety and plasma pharmacokinetics of agalsidase in subjects with Fabry Disease*…

Clinical evaluation of Remote monitoring with dirEct Alerts* to reduCe Time from event to clinical decision

St. Jude Medical developed the Merlin.net* Patient Care Network (Merlin.net* PCN) to augment or replace routine scheduled in-clinic visits. This investigation is designed with the hypothesis that detection of events (system integrity and diagnostic…

Gadobutrol (Gadovist®) versus gadofosveset-trisodium (Vasovist®) in MR venography of the peripheral venous vasculature in deep vein thrombosis: is their a need for blood pool contrast agents?

Primary objectives:1. To determine image quality and diagnostic accuracy of CE-MRV using a new, optimized high resolution 3D T1 weighted volume interpolated gradient echo sequence with fat suppression (THRIVE) with both a blood pool and a…

Skeletal muscle characterization in frail elderly

To fully characterize skeletal muscle strength and endurance, phenotype and muscle fiber type-specific satellite cell content in frail elderly as compared to those elderly that do not classify as frail according to clinical criteria.

A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Determine
the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of AMG 785 in Adults with Fresh Unilateral
Hip Fracture, Status Post Surgical Fixation

To investigate the effect of AMG 785 compared to placebo on functionalhealing as measured by the timed-up-and-go test (TUG) over Weeks 6 through 20 in subjectswith fresh unilateral low energetic hip (intertrochanteric or femoral neck) fracture

Topical Vitamin D3, Diclofenac or a combination of both to treat Basal Cell Carcinoma

Primary Objective: To determine whether topical application of Calcitriol (Silkis) 3 µg/g, Diclofenac 10% or a combination of both can lead to a 40% histological reduction (*)/increase (*) of expression of the following antibodies: Ki67 (*), BCL2…

Study of the effectiveness of a coping self-help intervention for women in the waiting period after an embryo transfer during an IVF/ICSI treatment

To investigate if a short copingintervention reduces anxiety in patients undergoing an IVF or ICSI treatment in the UMCU during the waitingperiod after an embryotransfer.

The effect of a preoperative lifestyle intervention in patients with acquired risk factors on perioperative glucose control and hemodynamics

The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether skeletal muscle glucose metabolism, perioperative glucose control and hemodynamics are affected by increasing physical activity in the weeks preceding surgery in patients identified with…