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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…
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…
Evaluation of the cosmetic result after 12 months of transcutaneous sutures versus intracutaneous sutures in the craniofacial area.
The aim of this study is to accelerate recovery after liver surgery by enhancing intestinal passage through the preoperative use of Movicol®.
The number and severity of adverse drug reactions (renal function, nausea and tremor) of cyclosporine using AUC targeted Therapeutic Drug Monitoring as compared to C0 targeted TDM.
The aim of the current study is to examine the (cost)effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in comparison with treatment as usual for patients with lung cancer and their partners.
The objective of this study is to investigate effects of different forms of patient information on chemotherapy side effects, in particular, assessing the severity and duration of the negative effects of information on chemotherapy-associated…
To assess whether the implementation of a deep neuromuscular block (NMB) (PTC 1-2) combined with induction of relative hypocapnia creates optimal surgical conditions as measured by the surgeon (using the 5-point Leiden surgical rating scale) versus…
The objective of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to assess the feasibility and to determine the effect size of a physical activity/exercise program in improving objective cognitive functioning and reducing self-reported cognitive…
We have developed the TES program, which involves Targeted selection and Enhanced care, delivered on the basis of Stepped care (TES). The primary study aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the TES-program compared to usual care in reducing…
To compare the performance and diagnostic accuracy of two EUS-guided tissue acquisition devices; a 25G Echotip Ultra Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) device and a new, more flexible, 20G Echotip ProCore Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) device.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the ability to reduce the number of OR personnel required while performing the following procedures: colon resections (right hemicolectomy, left hemicolectomy/sigmoid resection), anti-reflux/hiatal hernia…
To investigate whether raw milk, pasteurized milk or ultra-heat treated (UHT) milk is able to enhance the systemic immune response as induced by oral cholera vaccination, in comparison to regular vaccination. Oral vaccination can also induce an…
Primary Objective(s): 1. To obtain preliminary data on whether (and to which extend) adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer results in (a) deterioration of contractile muscle properties and increased muscle fatigability, (b) increased inflammation…
The aim of the present study is to study Metvix® photodynamic therapy (MAL-PDT) of superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC) using two light fractions with one or two hours interval: comparison of illumination at 3 (20 J/cm2) and 4 hours (55 J/cm2)…
The aim of this study is to compare the image quality, diagnostic confidence and patient discomfort when using either positive (50 ml Télébrix Gastro + 950 ml water ) or negative 1000 ml water only in outpatients undergoing a contrast-enhanced…
(1) To evaluate the effectiveness of an individualized exercise program in comparison to standard care with respect to fatigue, physical fitness and health-related quality of life in patients with hematologic malignancies who have undergone HDC and…
To compare the HM to bipolar resectoscopy for removal of large intrauterine polyps in terms of efficiency and complications.
The proposed study is part of a larger KWF program proposal: the Alpe d*HuZes Cancer Rehabilitation Research Program (A-CaRe) coordinated by the EMGO Institute. The aim of the study is to evaluate the short- and long-term effectiveness of a combined…
Primary Objective: To examine the effects of equivalent weight loss with and without exercise on breast cancer biomarkers (endogenous sex hormones) in overweight, sedentary postmenopausal women.Secondary Objective(s): To examine the effects on body(…