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Filter by:In the present study the investigators will search for new genetic variants relevant for the development of neuropathic pain.
In this mono-center pilot trial, polytrauma patients admitted to intensive care will be included. Investigators are going to take blood and muscle samples at respecified time points to do metabolic, histological and molecular testing. Aim of the study is to investigate (1) changes of the blood metabolome in patients with ICUAW (intensive care unit acquired weakness) and (2) identify metabolic components who are responsible for ICUAW or can be used as marker for ICUAW.
In this mono-center pilot trial, surgical patients who are at high risk to be admitted to intensive care will be screened and asked for participation. We are going to take blood and muscle samples at respecified time points to do metabolic, histological and molecular testing. Aim of the study is to investigate (1) changes of the blood metabolome in patients with ICUAW (intensive care unit acquired weakness) and (2) identify metabolic components who are responsible for ICUAW or can be used as marker for ICUAW.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy of autoimmune origin with a progressive or relapsing course. Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation and electrophysiological findings in accordance with the EFNS/PNS consensus guidelines. IVIg is the first line treatment witch has been shown to be effective in several placebo-controlled trials. Once IVIg therapy produces a response and is well tolerated, some patients are able to continue their treatment in the home setting. The HOME LINK system offers an integrated, global solution based on telemonitoring technology providing continuous, remote monitoring of Privigen® infusions administered at home.
Participants will be requested to deliver non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) two times per day, at least five days per week. Participants will be followed for two years with nVNS as an adjunctive therapy to the standard of care therapy for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the most common complication of diabetes, affecting almost 50% of people with diabetes over the course of their lives. Symptoms vary from numbness to burning, aching and hypersensitivity in the lower limbs, indicative of sensory nerve loss. Motor neurons can also be affected, leading to muscle weakness and mobility issues, thus preventing patients from engaging in daily routines. Further sequelae include foot ulceration and Charcot neuroarthropathy, which are risk factors for lower limb amputation and mortality. In the United Kingdom, the annual costs of DN alone exceed £300 million, with further complications expected to cost an additional £1 billion. Currently, management strategies for DN focus on prevention and pain management. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a novel nonpharmacological intervention for people with DN. NMES is the application of electrical impulses which are of sufficiency intensity to improve artificial contraction of the muscle tissue and may help with DN by improving nerve conductivity through direct stimulation of the nerves.
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of EMS and conventional physical therapy on strength and muscle mass and development in adult patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
The primary purpose of this protocol is to create a registry of patients with plasma cell disorders (PCDs), including for example the cancer multiple myeloma (MM), who complete the assessment, previously known as a "geriatric assessment," as is outlined in this protocol. Secondary objectives include measuring the response rate to participation of patients in this study, assessing patient satisfaction with the questionnaire, and gathering information that would lend support for future research into these types of assessments in patients with PCDs. Additionally the study offers an optional blood draw to look at a genetic marker of aging called p16INK4a (IRB 15-1899, IRB 15-0244).
This study evaluated the spatio-temporal gait parameters and gait symmetry in individuals with lower extremity burn injury due to diabetic polyneuropathy. Study group consisted of 14 subjects with unilateral lower extremity burn injuries due to diabetic polyneuropathy and control group consisted of 14 subjects with only diabetic polyneuropathy.
A randomized, open-label, prospective, multicenter study designed to investigate 2 dose levels in pediatric subjects 2 to ≤ 17 years of age with confirmed or possible CIDP, either previously exposed to IVIG treatment or unexposed to IVIG treatment