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The purpose of this study is to determine the need for thromboprofylaxis in patients being treated in a below-knee plaster cast after trauma of a lower extremity and if there is, to assess if both of the two tested prophylactic treatments are suited…
This study aims to investigate the potential of guideline driven physiotherapy treatment as a supportive measure to postpone or prevent acute exacerbations in COPD patients. So, the primary research question is: *What is the efficacy of adding…
Which technique, cementing or press-fit implanting, of the tibial and femoral stem of the Legion revision total knee prosthesis provides the most primary stability?
(1) To study the efficacy of AET for improving activities and QoL in patients with ALS. (2) To identify generic and disease-specific determinants of effects. (3) To obtain insight into patients* , partners* and professionals' expectations of…
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic physical therapy as a SURPLUS to the paediatric usual care in children (5-17 years) with functional constipation.Other research questions are: Does pelvic physiotherapy…
This present study aims to investigate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a high intensity exercise program, a low-to-moderate intensity exercise program and a waiting list control group on physical fitness (cardiorespiratory fitness and…
Objective: The main objectives of this study are technical and functional outcome of the hemiarthroplasty
To assess the difference in treatment effect (change between start and 6, 12, 54 and 78 months follow-up of fatigue severity and quality of life in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome) between individual multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment…
The main objective of the study is to investigate whether HIT after CRT results in an additional increase in maximal exercise capacity. Secondary objectives are to investigate whether HIT yields additional improvements in submaximal exercise…
Primary obejective is the evaluation a ventral patch is associtaed with less complications than a conventional mesh for epigastric and umbilical hernias. Complications are defined as unexpected events necessitating a treatment within the period of…
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an activity stimulation program on performance of mobility and lifestyle in children with cerebral palsy, in comparison with regular paediatric physiotherapy.
The objective of this study is threefold:1) compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of brief CT added to maintenance AD versus maintenance AD alone versus guided tapering or discontinuation of AD with brief CT.2) examine whether the…
To determine whether rehabilitation treatment strategies effectively reduce fatigue and improve participation in MS patients with fatigue, and how they exert their effects.Research questionsQ1) Does AT result in reduced fatigue and improved…
In this study, we aim to improve recognition of delirium in a palliative care population with advancedcancer and we aim to provide evidence for optimal treatment of delirium through adequate dosing ofpreferred neuroleptic.Primary objectives:1) To…
Primary research questions To investigate whether the outcome after the randomized implantation of the Resolute Integrity® versus Promus Element® drug-eluting stent are similar, as assessed in a non-inferiority setting by comparing target-vessel…
In this RCT we combine cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a maintenance contract and a specific diet (very low calorie diet), to obtain and maintain favourable effects on weight and risk profile over the long term.
Our long-range goal is to develop a comprehensive, clinically and cost effective treatment for BPD that produces both symptom remission and functional recovery. We aim to determine the role that group ST can have in the comprehensive treatment of…
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of anterior cervical discectomy versus percutaneous plasma discectomy on pain, on global perceived effect, functional status and health-related quality of life in a group of patients with cervical…
A prospective randomized phase III clinical trial to study the effectiveness of pathogen-reduced platelet concentrates in plasma, stored for up to 7 days, and compare these with untrested platelet concentrates in plasma, stored for up to 7 days. The…
Fracture healing groupPrimary outcome: to study the healing of distal radius fractures in terms of calculated bone strength based on the results of cortical and trabecular bone parameters using a novel HRpQCT technique (XtremeCT device, Scanco,…