Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

This study tested a new way to set the breathing machine during back surgery. Instead of using standard settings, doctors adjusted the machine based on how stiff the patient's lungs were. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce lung problems after surgery. The study inv…

This study tested a triple therapy—surgery, stem cells, and hyperbaric oxygen—in 24 patients with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. After two years, patients reported better hip function and fewer needed a hip replacement. The approach aims to stop the bone from …

This study looked at whether lowering the use of anticholinergic drugs—common in older adults and linked to confusion and frailty—before and after heart surgery can help patients recover better. Researchers studied 120 adults having elective coronary artery bypass surgery. They m…

This study tested a new surgical method called the 'rug-weaving plication technique' for treating cystocele (bladder prolapse) in 60 women. It compared this approach to the standard repair surgery, looking at how well the bladder stayed in place and how satisfied patients were af…

This study tests whether ChatGPT-4o, an artificial intelligence model, can accurately classify acetabular (hip socket) fractures from standard X-rays. Researchers compared the AI's diagnoses to those of two orthopaedic residents, using CT scans and surgical findings as the gold s…

This study tested whether measuring the optic nerve sheath with ultrasound can predict postdural puncture headache (PDPH) after spinal anesthesia. 176 adults having knee replacement surgery were scanned before and after the procedure. The goal was to see if changes in nerve sheat…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality-based mirror therapy or electrical stimulation-assisted cycling to standard rehab helps stroke survivors regain arm function better than rehab alone. Sixty adults who had a stroke within the past six months took part in a four-week…

This study tested a newer epidural method called dural puncture epidural against the standard epidural for women having planned C-sections. The goal was to see if the newer technique could provide faster and more reliable pain relief. 91 healthy pregnant women took part, and rese…

This completed study tested three different rehabilitation approaches—robotic rehabilitation, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and occupational therapy—to see which works best for improving hand and arm function in people with tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) due…

This study tested whether a numbing injection into the abdominal wall muscles (called a TAP block) can reduce pain for people with acute appendicitis waiting for emergency surgery. 105 adults in the emergency department received the block, and researchers measured how much pain m…

This study compared two minimally invasive procedures for knee osteoarthritis pain: genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation and intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency. Both use radiofrequency energy to reduce pain, but in different ways. Researchers enrolled 34 adults with knee os…

This study tested whether treating the greater occipital nerve on one side or both sides of the head with pulsed radiofrequency provides better migraine relief. 217 adults with episodic or chronic migraine who did not respond well to preventive medications received the procedure …

This study looked at whether adding virtual reality (VR) and classical music to standard blood pressure medication can help people who come to the emergency room with very high blood pressure (hypertensive urgency). 130 adults with high blood pressure but no organ damage were ran…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block, called SPSIPB, can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive heart surgery. Fifty adults were split into two groups: one got the nerve block plus standard care, the other got standard care alone. Res…

This study looked at whether ondansetron, a drug often used for nausea, can reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure and heart rate in older adults (65+) undergoing spinal anesthesia for urologic surgery. Researchers tracked 140 patients to see if those who received ondansetron h…

This study looked at whether steroid injections into the spine can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with lower back and leg pain from a herniated disc. 221 adults who had not improved with other treatments received the injections and were followed for three months…

This study looked at whether a numbing injection around knee nerves (genicular nerve block) can reduce pain and improve quality of life and joint position sense in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. 40 adults aged 55-75 with moderate knee arthritis took part. The goal was t…

This study tested whether giving lidocaine through an IV can reduce muscle spasms in the duodenum during ERCP, a procedure to examine bile ducts. 120 adults were randomly assigned to receive lidocaine or a placebo. The goal was to see if lidocaine lowers the need for extra spasm-…

This study looked at whether a combination of scoliosis-specific exercises and strength training for arms and legs could improve muscle thickness, flexibility, and lung function in teens with mild scoliosis. Twenty-four adolescents aged 12 to 18 with a spinal curve between 10 and…

This study tested two types of magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) to see if they can reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. 26 adults with long-term nerve pain that didn't respond to medication took part. The goal was to measure changes in pain severity, daily functio…

This study tested whether teaching children the rock-paper-scissors game before elbow surgery makes nerve exams faster and easier afterward. About 100 children aged 4 to 10 years participated. The goal was to see if using a familiar game could help doctors check nerve function mo…

This study looked at 60 adults having heart bypass surgery to compare two types of chest wall nerve blocks for pain control. One group got a combination of two blocks, the other got a different pair. Researchers measured pain scores and how much extra pain medicine patients neede…

This study looked at whether children aged 1 to 8 can safely drink clear fluids 1 hour after outpatient surgery instead of waiting 2 hours. 172 children were randomly assigned to drink at either 1 or 2 hours after anesthesia. The goal was to see if earlier drinking increases vomi…

This study tested whether adding a genicular nerve block to a standard femoral nerve block improves pain control after total knee replacement. Eighty adults having knee surgery were split into two groups: one got the standard block, the other got both blocks. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether giving magnesium sulfate and fentanyl before intubation (placing a breathing tube) can prevent sudden spikes in blood pressure and heart rate in patients aged 50 and older. 76 participants were split into three groups: magnesium alone, fentanyl alone,…

This study tested a minimally invasive procedure called pulsed radiofrequency on a nerve bundle in the face (the sphenopalatine ganglion) to see if it could reduce pain in 55 people with chronic headaches or facial pain who hadn't gotten relief from medication. The procedure uses…

This study tested a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency treatment on the greater occipital nerve at the C2 level in 25 people with cervicogenic headache who had not responded to other treatments. The goal was to see if it could reduce headache severity and frequency. The treat…

This study tested a nerve block called a stellate ganglion block for people with chronic migraine that didn't get better with other treatments. 42 patients received the injection under ultrasound guidance. Researchers tracked changes in monthly headache days and pain scores over …

This study tested whether injecting sugar water (dextrose) around a nerve in the shoulder can reduce chronic pain. 120 adults with shoulder pain lasting over 6 months received either a 5% or 10% dextrose solution under ultrasound guidance. The goal was to see if these injections …

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (TAP and ESPB) to standard pain medication (tramadol) for people with acute appendicitis in the emergency department. The goal was to see if these blocks could reduce pain before surgery and lower the need for opioids. The trial inclu…

This study tested three treatments for long-term Achilles tendon pain: ozone injections, shock wave therapy, and standard exercise. 63 adults with persistent symptoms took part. The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain and improves daily function.

This study tested two different lengths of a pain-relief procedure called pulsed radiofrequency in 60 adults with long-lasting nerve pain in the lower back and leg. The procedure uses a short burst of energy to calm the nerve root. Researchers compared a 4-minute treatment to an …

This study looked at whether a cardiac rehab program with two types of aerobic exercise could help heart failure patients who also have muscle loss (sarcopenia). 22 patients aged 18-75 with moderate heart failure took part. The goal was to see if exercise improves their breathing…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain more than standard therapy alone. 69 adults with non-radicular low back pain were split into two groups: one got real shock waves plus standard care, the other…

This study tested two methods of giving a nerve block for shoulder surgery to see if one causes less severe 'rebound pain' when the block wears off. Rebound pain is a short but intense pain that can happen as the anesthesia fades. The researchers compared injecting the anesthetic…

This study tested whether a PENG block (a numbing injection near the hip) can lower inflammation and 30-day death risk in patients over 65 having hip fracture surgery. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and pain levels in 60 patients. The goal is to see if this ne…

This study tested two treatments for meralgia paresthetica, a condition causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the outer thigh. Researchers compared pulsed radiofrequency ablation (using heat to calm the nerve) with steroid injections in 22 adults who did not get relief from sim…

This study tested three different injection techniques using a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) to treat mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults received one of the methods, and researchers measured pain, tingling, and hand function over three months. The goal was to…

This study tested whether storing a laryngeal mask airway (a breathing tube used during general anesthesia) at a cold temperature (10-12°C) instead of room temperature (22-25°C) could reduce sore throat after surgery. 172 adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to o…

This study tests whether a device called the oxygen reserve index (ORi) can warn doctors earlier than standard pulse oximetry when an older patient's oxygen level starts to drop during surgery. Researchers are comparing obese and non-obese patients aged 65 and older to see if ORi…

This study measured muscle mass, grip strength, and walking speed in 145 healthy Turkish adults aged 18-39 and 65-99. The goal was to create reference values specific to the Turkish population, so doctors can better diagnose sarcopenia—a condition where people lose muscle mass an…

This study observed 145 adults undergoing robotic surgery to see how their lungs function at different stages of the procedure. Researchers measured breathing mechanics and gas exchange during key phases like after intubation and during steep positioning. The goal was to better u…

This study tested whether a short animated video helps kidney transplant patients and donors understand surgery better and feel less anxious than reading a leaflet. 130 adults were randomly assigned to watch the video or read the leaflet, both in addition to standard verbal couns…

This study looks at whether robotic-assisted prostate removal can cause hidden heart damage. Researchers measure a protein called troponin I, a sensitive marker of heart injury, in 75 men undergoing this surgery. The goal is to find out how often this damage occurs and what facto…

This study checked whether using very low gas flow during anesthesia (minimal flow) leads to more germs in the breathing equipment. 140 adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to minimal or normal flow. Researchers took swabs from the equipment and patients' noses t…

This study looked at two ways of giving anesthesia during robotic prostate removal surgery. One method used a low flow of gas (1 liter per minute) and the other used a normal flow (3 liters per minute). The goal was to see which one is better for breathing, heart function, and co…

This completed study looked at 393 adults aged 65 and older with chronic pain to see how frailty relates to the type and location of pain, as well as nutritional risk. Researchers measured frailty using standard criteria and assessed pain intensity and type. The goal is to help d…

This study tested a simple method using chest landmarks to place port catheters in 53 children. The method was compared to a more complex technique that reads heart signals. Chest X-rays confirmed tip positions. The goal was to see if the simpler method is reliable enough for rou…

This study looked at two different breathing devices used in children having planned surgeries. The goal was to see which one lets less air into the stomach, which can cause problems. Researchers used ultrasound to measure stomach air before, during, and after surgery in 101 chil…

This study compared two types of anesthesia—propofol alone versus a mix of propofol and ketamine—in 46 adults having elective surgery for unruptured brain aneurysms. Researchers measured the diameter of the optic nerve sheath (a marker of brain pressure) at several points during …

This study looked at whether levels of certain minerals (like selenium, magnesium, and zinc) in the blood are different in women with fibromyalgia compared to healthy women. It also checked if those mineral levels are linked to how severe the disease is, or to anxiety and depress…

This completed study from Ankara City Hospital Bilkent examined 179 people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid. Researchers compared levels of reverse T3, a little-studied thyroid hormone, and inflammation markers in patients who were or…

This study looked at how different ventilator pressure levels (PEEP) affect blood flow and brain function in 78 elderly patients having gallbladder surgery. Patients were split into three groups, each receiving a different PEEP level. The goal was to see which level best maintain…

This study looked at two different breathing devices (i-Gel and Air-Q) used in children aged 1 to 8 during planned surgeries. Doctors checked how well each device fit using a tiny camera and measured how much air got into the stomach using ultrasound. The goal was to see which de…

This study tested a new, simpler method to measure iron buildup inside red blood cells of people with beta thalassemia major. The goal was to find a cheaper and easier way to monitor iron overload compared to current tests. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 100 patients to …

This completed study looked at 430 children aged 0 to 5 years who needed a breathing tube during surgery. Researchers compared two scoring systems—PeDiAC and IDS—to see which one better measures how difficult it is to place the tube using a special video camera. The goal is to he…

This study measured levels of a protein called betatrophin in 90 adolescent girls with and without PCOS. Researchers wanted to see if betatrophin is linked to insulin resistance and body weight in PCOS. The goal was to better understand the metabolic problems that often come with…

This completed study looked at 200 patients who had a sternotomy (chest-opening surgery) to find out how many develop chronic pain three months later. Researchers asked about pain type, intensity, and how it affects daily life. The goal is to better understand the problem and ide…

This study looked at 79 older adults with hip fractures to see if the balance of specific muscles around the hip affects the type of fracture. Researchers used CT scans to measure muscle areas and found that regional muscle balance may be more important than overall muscle loss. …

This study looked at two ways to manage breathing during heart surgery that requires one lung to be deflated. Researchers compared using a double-lumen tube versus a bronchial blocker in 66 patients. They checked for lung problems after surgery, how long it took to place the devi…

This completed study with 50 adults undergoing coronary bypass surgery tested whether a neck ultrasound (corrected carotid flow time) and a simple leg-raising maneuver can reliably show if a patient needs more fluids. The goal was to find a non-invasive alternative to standard in…

This study looked at whether ultrasound can measure bladder wall thickness in people with spinal cord injury and how it relates to standard bladder function tests. Researchers studied 116 adults to see if this non-invasive method could help assess bladder health. The goal is to f…

This completed study looked at how often heart injury happens after planned knee or hip replacement surgery. Researchers checked blood levels of a heart protein (troponin) before and after surgery in 323 patients over age 45. The goal was to find out which patients are more likel…

Researchers studied 407 children under 18 who had whole-body CT scans after trauma. They looked at injury details, physical exams, and lab results to create a scoring system called WHOLE. The goal is to help emergency doctors decide when a full-body scan is truly needed, reducing…

This study looked at 164 adults aged 65 and older who had a colonoscopy with sedation. Researchers compared two common sedatives—propofol and dexmedetomidine—to see how they affected thinking and memory. They also checked whether frailty played a role. Participants took a simple …

This completed study looked at blood samples from 66 women to find differences in small molecules (metabolites) between those with fibromyalgia, those with both fibromyalgia and possible sarcopenia (muscle loss), and healthy women. The goal was to identify potential biomarkers th…

This study looked at whether a simple neck ultrasound done before anesthesia can predict a dangerous drop in blood pressure after anesthesia in women having surgery for gynecologic cancer. Researchers measured blood flow in the carotid artery and checked patients' overall health …

This study looked at 207 people who had knee replacement surgery to see if removing the surgical drain before or after the first physical therapy session makes a difference. The goal was to compare bleeding, complications, hospital stay, and pain. The results could help doctors d…

This completed study looked at 200 elderly patients (over 60) having leg surgery under spinal anesthesia. Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood vessel sizes and a pulse oximeter to check blood flow, aiming to see if these could predict a dangerous drop in blood pressure. T…

This study tested whether emergency physicians can accurately predict stroke by interviewing witnesses who saw the symptoms start. Researchers asked 235 witnesses to describe what they observed, then compared the doctors' scores to brain scans. The goal was to see if this method …

This study looked at 136 women to see if the age they entered menopause is linked to anxiety and depression. Researchers compared women with early menopause (before age 40) to those with natural menopause after 40. Participants filled out standard anxiety questionnaires during a …

This study looked at 128 people having gallbladder surgery to see if giving them extra oxygen before anesthesia (instead of using a mask to help them breathe) would reduce stomach bloating and sore throat. The researchers compared two groups: one that got mask ventilation and one…

This study tested whether a 4-channel EEG brain monitor can help doctors give the right amount of sedation during ERCP, a procedure to treat bile duct problems. 84 adults received propofol sedation, and the monitor tracked their brain activity to guide dosing. The goal was to kee…

This study tested whether a 4-channel EEG can better measure how deeply sedated patients are during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE). Fifty adults undergoing routine DISE had an EEG patch placed on their forehead to track brain activity alongside standard vital signs. The goal…

This study looked at 120 adults having shoulder surgery. Researchers wanted to see if a tingling or electric shock feeling (called paresthesia) during a nerve block injection leads to nerve symptoms like numbness or weakness after the block wears off. They tracked what happened d…

This study followed 397 premature babies (under 32 weeks) who were given non-invasive breathing support. Researchers looked for early clues, like how much extra oxygen the babies needed, to predict which ones would later need a breathing tube. The goal is to help doctors decide e…

This study looked at arm exercise ability in 60 people—some who had a lung transplant and some healthy volunteers. Researchers used a simple pegboard test to measure arm endurance. The goal was to see if transplant recipients have weaker arm function and how that relates to their…

This study looked at 43 adults with incomplete spinal cord injury to see how their own views on safe walking matched their therapists' views and actual walking ability. Researchers measured walking independence, leg strength, balance, and fall risk. The goal is to improve dischar…

This completed study looked at 314 ICU patients with bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacterales bacteria. Researchers identified how often these bacteria were resistant to common antibiotics and what patient factors increased the risk. The goal was to understand resistance…

This study measured levels of a protein called ANGPTL4 in the blood and pelvic fluid of 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if this protein could be a better marker for the disease than the current CA-125 test. Researchers hope it might lead to …