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 assesses the feasibility of SGM-101, a fluorochrome-labeled anti-carcinoembryonic antigen monoclonal antibody, for intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging of colorectal brain metastases by injecting SGM-101 intravenously 3 - 5 days prior to surgery.
To validate a breath test that predicts risk of breast cancer and an abnormal mammogram.
Aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of different treatment strategies on overall complications, health related-Quality of Life (hr-QOL) and costs among two subtypes of complex appendicitis in children (<18 years old). Main research questions: What is the difference in overall complications at three months between: Subgroup 1 (complex appendicitis without abscess/mass formation): Laparoscopic (LA) and open appendectomy (OA) Subgroup 2: (complex appendicitis with abscess/mass formation): Non-operative treatment (NOT) and direct appendectomy
Rationale: Psoriatic (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are inflammatory joint diseases that often involve the wrist and may result in progressive joint destruction followed by impaired wrist function and reduced quality of life. The first line treatment usually consists of conventional Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (cDMARDs) along with bridging therapy using systemic corticosteroids or intra-articular corticosteroids in case of limited joint disease. After initiation therapy, intra-articular corticosteroids are often utilized as they provide rapid dampening of joint inflammation in case of a flare-up of disease activity (mono- or oligoarthritis). However, a substantial part of these patients clinically respond poorly or not at all. Alternatively, arthroscopic synovectomy may provide substantial relieve of symptoms, improve functionality, slow down disease progression and prevent joint destruction, as earlier studies have suggested. Prospective randomized studies are needed to confirm these findings. Moreover, they may prevent the need for expensive biological Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (bDMARDs) and assist in guiding therapeutic strategies in the long run, through collecting and analysing valuable synovial biopsies. Wrist arthroscopy is a routine procedure in the participating centres with only minor complications and fast recovery. Objective: To compare arthroscopic synovectomy with deposition of intra-articular corticosteroids (DIACS) versus intra-articular injection of corticosteroids (IACSI) in RA and PsA patients with mono- or oligoarthritis of the wrist that is refractory to cDMARD therapy. Study design: Multi-centre randomized controlled trial conducted in the Maasstad Hospital and Spijkenisse Medisch Centrum (SMC). Study population: Patients with active RA or PsA and bDMARD-naive, who develop a localized flare of disease activity (mono- or oligoarthritis) that involves the wrist, defined as an increase in DAS28 > 1.2 or > 0.6 if DAS28 ≥ 3.2 compared to the last DAS28 measurement (maximum six months before) and that is refractory to systemic cDMARD for at least three months, defined as no response on the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria. Intervention: This study will randomize between IACSI of the wrist (control) and arthroscopic synovectomy of the wrist combined with DIACS (intervention). During arthroscopy synovial biopsies will be collected and stored for later analysis of the functional and histological characteristics of the synovium (beyond the scope of this study). Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary outcome is the change in Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score from randomization to three months of follow-up. The PRWE is a validated, fifteen-item self-reported questionnaire rating wrist pain and function. Secondary outcomes are resolution of wrist arthritis measured by ultrasound, standard wrist radiographs, DAS28, EULAR response rate, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), EQ-5D quality of life questionnaire, iMTA Productivity Cost Questionnaire (iPCQ), iMTA Medical Consumption Questionnaire (iMCQ), cost effectiveness analyses (CEA), physical examination, adverse events (AE) and laboratory results. Follow-up visits are scheduled at three, six and twelve months after intervention. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with study participation: Both study arms include standard treatment of care. Wrist arthroscopy is a standard treatment for wrist arthritis and often implemented for other intra-articular wrist pathology. The risks include infection, neurovascular damage and articular surface damage. Nevertheless, wrist arthroscopy is a well-established and safe technique. Reduction of risks will be done according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. If complications arise, the treating physician will proportionate the adequate treatment according to the current protocols based on the published literature. Patients will be asked to return at three, six and twelve months. These visits are standard of care following the rheumatic arthritis protocol. Patients will be asked to complete questionnaires at baseline and at three follow-up moments. These will take 160 minutes in total. The arthroscopy group will return between ten to fourteen days for wound inspection. All patient will be contacted by telephone at two, four and six weeks for VAS pain scores. Expected results: We expect that arthroscopic synovectomy followed by DIACS will lead to significantly more improvement in PRWE scores compared to IACSI three months after intervention. Furthermore, we anticipate that wrist arthroscopy will result in lower pain scores, better joint mobility, better response on EULAR score, sustained resolution of arthritis on ultrasound, less joint damage on radiographs and is more cost-effective after one-year analysis.
This clinical investigation is a single center patient preference trial in a tertiary hospital in the Netherlands, designed to compare the outcome of two different recovery paths after standard of care bariatric surgery. The difference between both recovery paths is that half of the patients will get the standard of care by staying one night in the hospital before returning home (group B), while the other half will receive a Healthdot directly after surgery and leave the hospital on the same day (evening) (group A). 200 patients will be recruited and can choose whether they want to be assigned to the the regular recovery path or receive a Healthdot and leave the hospital on the same day. If they have no preference they will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Patients in the outpatient recovery group will wear the Healthdot for 7 days at home and vital signs (heart rate and respiratory rate, together with context data on activity and posture) will be transmitted to the hospital to monitor recovery. The study is mainly designed to investigate if the clinical outcome in both groups is equal (non-inferiority) based on a combined outcome measures like 30 days readmission rate and patient satisfaction.
Evidence from randomized controlled trials shows that exercise during cancer treatment benefits physical fitness, fatigue and quality of life. Since the effect of exercise on clinical outcome is currently unknown, exercise is not included as integral part of standard cancer care. Moreover, evidence regarding the optimal exercise prescription in terms of type and dose is lacking. To maintain quality of life in patients receiving palliative treatment with chemotherapy, toxicity-induced modifications in the prescribed chemotherapy dose are common. Such modifications - occurring in 40% of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer - may reduce benefit of treatment. The investigators hypothesize that exercise prevents chemotherapy dose modifications by reducing toxicity and enhancing psychological strength. Additionally, based on studies in rodents and preliminary data in patients with cancer, the researchers hypothesize that exercise has beneficial effects on the functionality of the natural killer cells, which play an important role in the innate immune defense against cancer. Both, fewer dose modifications and improved immune function may improve progression-free survival. This study is a three-armed trial comparing resistance exercise, aerobic interval exercise and usual care in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer to select the optimal exercise prescription for preventing chemotherapy dose modifications. The trial will use a Bayesian adaptive multi-arm multi-stage design with several interim analyses after which an ineffective study arm can be dropped early. This novel design makes the trial more efficient and reduces patients' exposure to suboptimal study arms. Evidence regarding the exercise effects on i) clinical outcome, ii) the optimal exercise prescription, and iii) the underlying mechanisms, elucidates the potential of exercise to boost benefit from chemotherapy treatment. This evidence provides leads to improve progression-free survival and quality of life of patients suffering from one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide.
The main objectives of this study are to confirm the long-term safety, performance, and clinical benefits of the G7 Acetabular Shells when used with the Vivacit-E and Longevity HXLPE liners and instrumentation in primary and revision total hip arthroplasty.
The study aims to evaluate a modified antiplatelet therapy associated with Firehawk low-dose rapamycin DES in acute myocardial infarction patients treated with complete revascularization strategy. The modified antiplatelet therapy consists of a reduced duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy post procedure (ie. 1 month duration) followed by P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy for the next 11 months. It is hypothesized that in the setting of clinically stable, low to moderate complexity acute Myocardial Infarction patients, a modern approach combining a stent with high biocompatibility feature, complete revascularization strategy and modified antiplatelet therapy may be associated with similar outcomes, or even a significant benefit compared with guidelines-recommended 12-month DAPT. This benefit could be driven by a reduced risk in significant bleeding events, while keeping a comparable protection against ischemic risk. Enrolled subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either cessation of aspirin at 1 months, either continuation of DAPT. Selection of the P2Y12 inhibitor agent is left to investigator judgment but has to be in line with the current ESC guidelines. Subjects treated with the Firehawk or Firehawk Liberty coronary stent will be included in this study.
Registry to describe the impact in terms of effectiveness and safety of the combination treatment of rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice daily with aspirin on clinical outcomes and practices in a real-life Dutch patient population that are at high risk of ischemic events.
PRECIOUS-01 is an immunomodulating agent composed of the invariant natural killer T cell (iNKT) activator threitolceramide-6 (ThrCer6, IMM60) and the New York Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma-1 (NY-ESO-1) cancer-testis antigen peptides encapsulated in a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticle. PRECIOUS-01 is being developed for the treatment of patients with NY-ESO-1-positive cancers.