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To determine whether administration of exogenous surfactant using a minimally-invasive technique improves outcome in preterm infants 25-28 weeks gestation treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
Is to identify the incidence and prevalende of PH in premature born infants. In addition we will identify possible risk factors for the development of PH and we want to determine the prognosis and survival of these patients. PrimaryTo determine the…
This study aims to investigate the process and outcome of the implementation of a coaching intervention in COPD care in the Friesland province.
This research project aims to determine the feasibility of setting up a randomized controlled trial to study the effects of different fluid management protocols on the outcome of mechanically ventilated pediatric patients with acute infectious lung…
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Primary Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate whether home initiation of chronic NIV in stable COPD patients with CHRF is non-inferior to inpatient initiation Secondary Objective(s): The secondary objective of the study is to…
The projects is divided in 3 aims: 1) To evaluate the regenerative capacity of lung-derived MSCs (LMSCs) from normal and emphysematous lung tissue and compare LMCSs to MSCs derived from other tissues2) To investigate the interaction of MSCs with the…
The aim of the basic research in the laboratory is to develop new treatments to repair large bone defects, repair cartilage defects or inhibit the progression of osteoarthritis (cartilage degeneration). We focus on the following questions:1.How can…
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of lucinactant for inhalation, in comparison to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) alone, inpreterm neonates with RDS, as assessed by the time to, and incidence of, respiratory failure and/or death…
Primary objective: To investigate the effect of supplementation of a single intramuscular dose of 80 mg triamcinolone on the level of MPT-induced dynamic hyperinflation, in adult asthma patients with demonstrated dynamic hyperinflation. (Part 1)…
The primary objective is to assess the association between the EELV measured with RIP and EIT, and to graphically depict the changes in the pressure volume curve during stepwise decreasing the CDP in a recruited lung and correlate these with…
To assess the efficacy of a loading dose of intravenous salbutamol in children admitted to a PICU for severe acute wheeze or severe acute asthma. Efficacy is measured by the reduction in asthma score (Qureshi) at 1 hour after administration of the…
Single Ring Optical Catheter illumination study in patients with obstructive Sleep Apnea during DISE
Primary objective of the study is to create one or multiple light ring(s) in the upper airway of OSA patients by means of Single Ring Optical Catheter(s), visualize and record these light rings with a DISE endoscope, capture the change of light ring…
Reducing the number of readmissions in the revolving door patients diagnosed with COPD by means of an outreaching care nurse.
The aim of the research is to understand the effect of steppen on the quality of life , opnameduur , endurance , muscle strength of quadriceps and circumference of the calf muscles against the standard treatment during a clinical COPD exacerbation…
Objective of the study is to evaluate efficacy of VZV vaccination in lung transplantation patients, intended to prevent morbidity by VZV infection. Efficacy of vaccination will be measured by means of determining cellular immunity to VZV. Cellular…
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…
The aim of the study is to evaluate the change of lung function at least one year after definitive chemoradiation (concurrent or sequential) in patients with locally advanced (non) small cell lung carcinoma to assess late radiation injury in our…
Present and evaluate a novel monitoring system for 24/7 continuously monitoring of COPD patients, using cHealth technologies.
Primary endpoint: Evaluation of the safety of the novel anti-TB vaccine RUTI® (25*g FCMtb) in patients with MDR-TB favourably responding to second-line, standard MDRTB treatment through clinical, microbiological, and radiological response criteria.…