There are about 13332 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Netherlands. 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.
This study consists of two substudies. The first substudy: 'Renal resistive index in critically ill patients with cardiogenic and septic shock' Design: cross-sectional observational Aim of this project is: 1. to determine whether critically ill patients with cardiogenic and septic shock have an elevated Renal Resistive Index and 2. to determine whether Renal Resistive Index differs between cardiogenic/hypovolemic shock and shock due to sepsis/systemic inflammation (SIRS) 3. to determine the relation between the (change in) renal vascular resistance and - Markers of the systemic - and the microcirculation - Fluid status as quantified by bioimpedance analysis - Concomitant renal function The second substudy: 'Predictive value of the Renal Resistive Index on ICU admission and its course for the development of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients with cardiogenic and septic shock' Design: longitudinal observational The aim of this project is: 1. to determine whether the renal resistance index on admission to the intensive care unit can predict the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients with shock 2. to investigate if the renal resistance index on admission to the intensive care unit is an independent predictor of the development of AKI or depends on the severity and duration of shock and other known risk factors of AKI such as comorbidity and use of nephrotoxic drugs Aim of the large research project is to determine whether the Renal Resistive Index could become a monitoring tool for intervention studies aiming to prevent acute kidney injury or protect the kidney.
A multicenter randomized clinical trial of paclitaxel drug-eluting balloon (DEB) versus standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) to reduce restenosis in 150 patients with haemodialysis access stenoses.
Despite advances in care, prognosis remains poor once overt Heart Failure (HF) has developed. Prevention is most efficient when directed toward patients at risk and when mechanistically targeted to patients most likely to respond. An increase in myocardial and possibly vascular collagen content (fibrosis) may be a major determinant of the transition to HF. In patients with hypertension and diabetes, two important risk-factors for HF, changes in blood markers of fibrosis occur before clinically overt HF develops. These markers are also related to prognosis. In the general population, Galectin-3 (Gal-3), a potential marker of fibrosis, is associated with cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, and predicts development of HF. In animal models, Gal-3 is a key mediator of aldosterone-induced CV and renal fibrosis and dysfunction. The investigators hypothesize that the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), spironolactone, may prevent HF by acting on extracellular matrix remodelling, especially in patients with active fibrogenesis, identified by high Gal-3 levels. The benefit/risk ratio of spironolactone might be superior in patients with a higher compared to lower plasma concentrations of Gal-3. Main objective is to investigate whether spironolactone can favourably alter extra-cellular matrix remodelling, assessed by changes in the fibrosis biomarker Procollagen Type III N-Terminal Peptide (PIIINP), in patients at increased risk of developing heart failure and whether this effect is greater in patients with increased plasma concentrations of Gal-3.
A study to evaluate changes over time in renal function from baseline (time of conversion) up until five years post conversion in kidney transplant patients converted from tacrolimus twice daily (BD) formulations to a once daily formulation as Advagraf.
Primary objective of the study is to evaluate whether patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who have received long-term treatment with mepolizumab (at least 3 years) need to maintain treatment with mepolizumab to continue to receive benefit. Subjects who participated in the open-label studies MEA115666 or 201312 with at least 6 months of treatment with mepolizumab prior to Visit 1 and who have no more than 2 consecutive missed doses of mepolizumab treatment will be eligible to participate in this study. This study will be conducted in 4 parts in approximately 300 subjects. Part A will be Variable Open-Label Run-in (for subjects with less than 3 years of mepolizumab treatment). Once the required 3 year exposure is reached, subjects will enter Part B- Fixed Open-Label Run-In (4 weeks to 8 weeks). During Part A and B subjects will be administered Open-label mepolizumab (100 milligram [mg] Subcutaneous [SC]) every 4 weeks. Part C will be the randomized double-blinded part. Upon completion of Part B, eligible subjects will be randomized to mepolizumab (100 mg SC) every 4 weeks or placebo administered SC every 4 weeks for 52 weeks. Subjects discontinuing investigational product (IP) due to a clinically significant asthma exacerbation will then enter optional Part D of the study. During Part D, subjects receive open-label mepolizumab in addition to their standard of care therapy for the remainder of the study, through Part D up to 52-weeks post-randomization. An Exit Visit will be conducted 52 weeks after randomization in order to assess subject's efficacy parameters, immunogenicity status, and to conduct additional safety assessments. Eligible subjects will participate in the study ranging from 56 to192 weeks, depending on the duration of Part A (0 to 132 weeks) and Part B (4 to 8 weeks).
This is a prospective, international, multicenter outcome cohort study. This study starts at the moment patients visit the outpatient clinic 3 to 6 months after a diagnosis of acute PE as part of routine medical care. If patients consent to study participation, the CTEPH clinical prediction score will be calculated. CTEPH is considered to be not present in patients with a low probability (≤6 points) and no symptoms suggestive of CTEPH, i.e. dyspnea on exertion, edema, newly developed palpitations, syncope or chest pains.The remaining patients with either high probability (>6 points) or who report symptoms that may be associated with CTEPH will be subjected to the 'rule-out criteria'. CTEPH will be assumed not present in patients with an age- and gender dependent normal NT-proBNP level (as defined by the assay's manufacturer), in the absence of any of the 3 ECG criteria. Patients who have an abnormal result from the 'rule-out criteria' will be referred for transthoracic echocardiography. All echocardiograms will be performed according to a predefined standardized protocol. In case of echocardiographic intermediate or high probability of PH, patients will be referred for further diagnostic work-up of suspected CTEPH starting with perfusion lung scan or VQ-scan and right heart catheterization, of which the results will be discussed by an independent interdisciplinary working group of PH specialists, to ensure optimal diagnostic management. This latter diagnostic work-up of an abnormal echocardiograph lies within the setting of standard medical care. All patients who were not diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension of any origin, or with NYHA class III or IV heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction or significant valvular lesions, will be followed for a total of 2 years from the index PE diagnosis. During that period, the study protocol will not interfere with standard patient care, allowing diagnostic tests as deemed indicated by the treating physician including echocardiography in case of new respiratory symptoms. At the end of the follow-up period, all patients will be subjected to a second echocardiography that will be handled according to the above stated procedures to evaluate the presence of CTEPH.
The study was a Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study to evaluate the efficacy of caplacizumab in more rapidly restoring normal platelet counts as measure of prevention of further microvascular thrombosis
Background: The proposed study will investigate the effect of Syntocinon® (synthetic oxytocin) to induce labour. The hypothesis to be studied is that once the active phase of labour has commenced, Syntocinon® can be discontinued and the labour process will continue. Design: Double-blind randomised controlled multicentre trial Setting: Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark and Regional Hospital of Randers, Denmark Population: 1200 women (600 in each group) stimulated in the latent phase of labour with oxytocin for induction Methods: The Syntocinon® infusion will be replaced with either continuous isotonic saline (placebo) or Syntocinon® infusion (control group), when the active phase of labour is reached. Main outcome measures: Caesarean section (primary outcome), tachysystole, neonatal asphyxia, birth experience Perspective: Syntocinon® is on the list high-alert medications and associated with complications for mother and child during labour. Reducing the duration of stimulation during labour may lower the number of asphyxial sequelae and the number of caesarean sections.
Brain imaging has shown abnormal brain activations in response to visceral stimulation in patients with the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Functional Dyspepsia (FD). To investigate the possible role of the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract (NTS), the primary relay station in the brainstem for vagal afferents, its activation in IBS and functional dyspepsia patients will be evaluated. Prior to this, an exploratory study in healthy volunteers will be conducted. This will be the first high magnetic field fMRI study (7T) evaluating the possible role of NTS activation in visceral abdominal pain. Moreover, this will be the first pharmacological fMRI study using duodenal capsaicin infusion as a chemical stimulus, which is more physiological than mechano-stimulation in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
This study is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, pilot study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PRM-151 administered through Week 24 to subjects with IPF.