Akdeniz University

This study tests whether a remote coaching program can help people recover from an ischemic stroke. For three months, 60 participants will receive phone calls, videos, and support to build confidence in managing their health, improve lifestyle factors like diet and blood pressure…

This study is testing whether an emotion-focused therapy program can help people who have received a kidney transplant. The program involves eight weekly sessions designed to help participants better understand and manage their emotions. Researchers will measure if this approach …

This study is testing whether a special nursing care program, based on a theory of human caring, can help teenagers who hurt themselves. The program involves one-on-one therapeutic conversations aimed at boosting self-esteem, self-compassion, and healthy coping skills. Researcher…

This study is testing if using a musical-moving toy as a distraction can help reduce fear in young children during difficult IV placements. It will involve 70 children, aged 4 to 6, who are known to have hard-to-find veins. Researchers will compare fear levels, how many attempts …

This study aims to see if a simple blood test taken before surgery can help doctors predict which patients are at higher risk for complications after receiving a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). Researchers will measure a protein called GDF-15 in the blood of 48 adults with advanced…

This study aims to understand how well a special brain oxygen monitor works during shoulder surgeries where patients are tilted upright. Researchers will observe 40 patients to see if this monitor provides useful information beyond standard vital signs, especially for those with …

This study aims to find the best hospital bed height for performing CPR on children. Doctors will practice CPR on a child-sized manikin at four different bed heights to see which one helps them deliver the best chest compressions while feeling the least tired. The goal is to gath…