There are about 13446 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Belgium. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
Infarct size is a major determinant of prognosis after Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). The investigators recently reported that cyclosporine A, when administered immediately prior to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), can significantly reduce infarct size in STEMI (ST Elevation acute Myocardial Infarction) patients. The objective of the present study is to determine whether cyclosporine can improve STEMI patient clinical outcome. Nine-hundred and seventy two patients with ST elevation MI will be entered into a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study. They will receive one single injection of cyclosporine A (CicloMulsion, verum) or an equivalent volume of placebo prior to reperfusion therapy by PCI. The incidence of the combined endpoint (mortality, hospitalization for heart failure, left ventricular (LV) remodeling) will be assessed at one year and three years after treatment.
Although several measures for prevention of perioperative hypothermia have been introduced the last decades, perioperative hypothermia is still a frequent complication and associated with a negative outcome. For not long lasting surgery without specific risk for hypothermia the standard procedure for prevention of perioperative hypothermia is insulation. However, the insulation is often not effective enough to prevent intra- and postoperative hypothermia. The implementation of a prewarming is difficult because of variable OR schedules and therefore not often applied. In the planed prospective, multicenter, randomised-controlled trial will the efficacy of a convective prewarming system on prevention of intra- and perioperative hypothermia (Thermoflect™, TSCI, Amersfoort, NL) be compared to an intraoperative application of forced air warming with or without passive insulation before induction of anesthesia. The studied prewarming device is easy to use and will be applied on the nursery ward 30-60 minutes before transfer of the patient to the OR. Perioperative hypothermia is a common complication in general aesthesia. Perioperative hypothermia is associated with medical risks as intraoperative impaired coagulation due to reversible platelet dysfunction, a prolonged bleeding time and increased intraoperative blood loss. In the postoperative course the perioperative hypothermia is especially for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases a relevant problem. Not at least sensual cold and shivering is uncomfortable for the patient. The study is conducted as a multicenter, prospective, randomised controlled trial. All patients will receive intraoperatively a forced air warming device (Termoflect™/Mistral Air ™). For one intervention group will additionally the insulation with the Thermoflect™ will be applied on nursery ward, the second intervention group will receive additionally a convective air warmer/ reflective blanket (Thermoflect™/Mistral Air™, TSCI, Amersfoort, NL) preoperatively on study day on nursery ward. The aim of the study is to prove the hypothesis that a preoperative insulation with a commercial insulation material (Thermoflect™, TSCI, Amersfoort, NL) leads to a lower incidence of perioperative hypothermia in general anesthesia. The second hypothesis is, that an active prewarming (Thermoflect™ with Mistral Air™, TSCI, Amersfoort, NL) is associated with a more less incidence of periopative hypothermia.
For subjects in Europe that have already participated in either Study SPD503-315 or SPD503-316. This is an extension study that will allow participants access to Extended-release Guanfacine Hydrochloride (HCl) for up to 2 years. This study will help the sponsor evaluate long-term safety and tolerability of Extended-release Guanfacine HCl (SPD503).
The purpose of this study is to collect safety and tolerability data on telaprevir treatment in combination with Peg‑IFN‑alfa and RBV in patients with HIV/genotype 1 chronic HCV coinfection with severe fibrosis or compensated cirrhosis who are not eligible for enrollment into an ongoing clinical study of telaprevir.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PROMUS Element™ Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System for the treatment of patients with up to 2 de novo atherosclerotic coronary artery lesions. The lesions can be longer than average-sized.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Ceftazidime Avibactam plus Metronidazole compared to Meropenem for treating hospitalized patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections.
This is a single-arm, prospective, multi-center monitored trial recruiting patients with critical limb ischemia and with one or more lesions in the arteries below the knee. The immediate and long-term (up to 12 months) outcome of the PROMUS ELEMENT Everolimus-Eluting Stent System (Boston Scientific) and the PROMUS ELEMENT PLUS Everolimus-Eluting Stent System (Boston Scientific) will be evaluated. In 2 Belgian centers, 3 German centers and 1 New Zealand center a total of 70 patients will be recruited. Primary endpoint is primary patency at 12 months, defined as absence of restenosis (≥50% stenosis) or occlusion within the originally treated lesion based on angiography.
This is a Belgian prospective multicentre registry to evaluate safety and performance of the Sinus-Superflex-Visual stent (Optimed) in Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) atherosclerotic lesions. Target number is 500 patients in approximately 11 centres. Patients will be followed for a period of 2 years.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Ceftaroline Fosamil versus Vancomycin plus Aztreonam in treatment of patients with complicated bacterial skin and soft tissue infections.
This randomized controlled intervention study in institutionalized elderly investigates the effect of 6 months of local vibration therapy applied on the thigh and hip on muscle strength, muscle mass, bone density, and functionality.