Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Clinical trials sponsored by Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, explained in plain language.
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Magnetic pulses to the brain may help stroke survivors regain control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique can help people recover from a stroke. Researchers want to see if adding this treatment to standard rehab improves heart function, muscle strength, and quality of life. They are looking for 44 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can exercise rewire your brain after a stroke? new study investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a standard exercise program helps the brain recover after a stroke. Researchers will measure changes in genes and brain-related proteins in the blood of 48 participants who have recently had a stroke and have weakness on one side of their body. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Needle vs knife: new study tests gentler fix for wrist pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a precise, ultrasound-guided injection can work as well as minor surgery for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. It will involve 60 people with the condition, who will be randomly assigned to receive either the injection or the surgical procedure. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Zapping brain pain: magnetic therapy trial offers hope for spinal injury sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy can reduce chronic nerve pain for people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will compare two different stimulation targets in the brain against a placebo treatment. The goal is to see if this therapy can e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Brain zaps vs. robot hands: new hope for stroke patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which of three newer therapies works best to improve arm and hand function, reduce pain, and boost quality of life for people recovering from a stroke. Researchers will compare mirror therapy, a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, and robot-assis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Zapping brain pain: magnets target chronic nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation therapy can reduce chronic nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. It will involve 60 participants who have had pain for at least six months. The therapy targets a specific brain area to see if it eas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Laser light vs. wrist brace: new study aims to ease hand pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a high-intensity laser treatment to standard hand exercises works better than just using a wrist splint for carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will measure changes in pain, hand strength, and nerve function in 78 participants over six weeks. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Scientists probe why carpal tunnel wakes you up at night
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the connection between carpal tunnel syndrome and poor sleep. Researchers will compare 120 patients with carpal tunnel to healthy people, using ultrasound scans and sleep quality questionnaires. The goal is to learn how the severity of nerve compress…
Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:23 UTC
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Five simple questions aim to better understand Women's bladder control struggles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a short, five-question survey called PRAFAB to see if it reliably measures how severe a woman's urinary incontinence is and how it affects her life. Researchers are translating the survey into Turkish and checking if it works well for Turkish-speaking women …
Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Scientists test if cuffing your leg during exercise builds muscle better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a special training method called blood flow restriction affects the body. Researchers will compare 30 healthy adults—some new to strength training and some experienced athletes—over a six-week program. They will measure changes in muscle size and…
Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC