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The primary hypothesis is that tubal patency test by a HyFoSy procedure is less painful compared to tubal patency test by a hysterosalpingography.
The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) to the efficacy of pneumodilation as the initial treatment of symptomatic idiopathic achalasia. It is hypothesized that POEM has a higher long-term efficacy than…
The main objective of this pilot study is to document cardiovascular dysfunction found in rheumatoid arthritis patients using cardiac imaging techniques echocardiography and cardiac MRI.
We hypothesize that motivational and behavioral characteristics of eating behavior, in addition to genetic and environmental factors play a major role in the development of obesity. We aim to identify obesity subtypes based on these factors.
In this research we will investigate if i.v. iron therapy can become a method of blood saving therapy for orthopedic surgery and can replace erytropoietin.
In patients with side effects, during VNS, there is: 1. A decrease in lung function parameters; 2. A reduced increase in heart rate; 3. A reduced increase in blood pressure.
We expect that from 6 weeks on after a breast reconstruction with autologous material, quality of life is higher than after reconstruction with implants.
Yellow fever specific T cells are present in 70% of patients using immunosuppressive medication versus 99% of healthy volunteers.
In adult congenital heart disease patients with exercise-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension, treatment with bosentan lowers the mean pulmonary arterial pressure, which may result in improvement of the cardiopulmonary circulation,…
This study hypothesizes that an oxytocin inhalation will increase prosocial behavior and reduces social anxiety during social interaction specifically in patients with SAD in comparison to a clinical and healthy control group.
We hypothesized that avoidance of drainage after pancreaticoduodenectomy leads to less secondary interventions, less complications and a reduction in length of hospital stay.
An ECT will lead to better adherence and illness and medication perceptions in young children with asthma.
The effectiveness of school-based ('Op Volle Kracht') and computerized ('SPARX') depression prevention programs will be tested in a Dutch sample of adolescent girls with elevated depressive symptoms. The programs will be tested…
Is a prevention program, based on principles of health behavior change, education about playing-related musculoskeletal disorders and postural training, more effective in preventing and/ or reducing disabilities from musculoskeletal complaints in…
Recurrent miscarriages is defined as three or more consecutive miscarriages prior to the 20th week of gestation. Whenever the diagnosis ‘recurrent miscarriages’ is established, an underlying cause may be identified in about 25-50% of cases. A…
We hypothesize that more participants in the experimental condition, who are offered the computer-tailored feedback program, will quit smoking and that these participants will become more physically active compared to the participants in the control…
The incidence and types of infection are comparable in sterile suturing or clean suturing of traumatic wounds. Clean suturing is cheaper, less time consuming and requires less assistence that sterile suturing
The purpose of this study is to assess the suitability of a high efficient cardiac rehabilitation program from Canada in a Dutch setting in patients with a MI, PCI or CAGB within 3 months prior to inclusion and compare the efficiency of this program…
In the atrophic maxilla periosteal elevation with a resorbable membrane in the sinuses creates sufficient and reliable bone for later dental implant insertion.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia with a prevalence of 1-2% in the general population, increasing with age. It is associated with a 5-fold increased risk of stroke if untreated. While anticoagulant agents are effective…