Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Ankara Etlik City Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Folk dance prescription: a rhythmic step to stronger bones?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding regular Turkish folk dancing to a standard home exercise program could help control bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone mass (osteopenia). Researchers compared 81 women aged 50-60, with one group doing dances like horon and halay via o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Race to stop dangerous bleeding after emergency births
Prevention CompletedThis study compared two drugs, carbetocin and oxytocin, to see which is better at preventing severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after an emergency cesarean section. It involved 300 pregnant women who were initially in labor but needed an urgent C-section. Researchers measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Sugar-Water injection vs. steroid shot: which works better for carpal tunnel?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different injection treatments for moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers tested whether an ultrasound-guided injection of a sugar-water solution (dextrose) to separate the nerve was more effective than a standard steroid injection around the nerve. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:41 UTC
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Parent power: can Mom's touch help babies breathe easier?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether actively involving parents in the hospital care of their infants could improve the babies' recovery. It involved 60 infants (aged 1 month to 2 years) who were hospitalized with a serious lung infection and needed special oxygen therapy. Researchers compa…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Targeted nerve block tested to cut opioid use in liver procedures
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a specific nerve block, injected near the spine, could help control pain for people undergoing a procedure to examine or treat blocked bile ducts in the liver. Researchers compared patients who received the nerve block along with sedation to those who…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Cancer Patients' pain relief strategies put under the microscope
Symptom relief CompletedThis study aimed to understand and improve the management of bone pain, a frequent side effect of a drug (G-CSF) given to support patients during chemotherapy for solid tumors. Researchers observed 128 patients to see how different pain relief methods, like painkillers and other …
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Video calms nerves before prostate biopsy, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether showing patients a video about a prostate biopsy procedure could reduce their pain and anxiety during the test. Researchers compared three groups: one that got standard verbal instructions, one that saw a video, and one that saw still pictures. They foun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Study tests which nerve block cuts surgery pain best
Symptom relief CompletedThis study observed patients having gynecologic surgery to see if one of two specific nerve block techniques worked better for pain control. Doctors compared a 'Type 1' block to a 'Type 2' block, which are injections given near the spine to numb the surgical area. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Special goggles tested to rewire brain and ease severe chronic pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a therapy using special prism goggles could help reduce pain and improve function in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a severe and often chronic pain condition that can develop after an injury like a fracture. Fifty-four patients with r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New nerve block study aims to ease pain and reduce opioid need after mastectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different nerve block techniques to manage pain after breast cancer surgery (mastectomy). Researchers wanted to see which method provided better pain control and helped patients use fewer opioid painkillers after their operation. The study involved 60 pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New nerve block tested to ease shoulder surgery pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two different nerve-blocking techniques for pain relief after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested which method provided better pain control and reduced the need for opioid painkillers in 90 patients. The goal was to help patients recover more comfortably and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Researchers probe why new hips can feel uneven
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to understand why some people feel their legs are different lengths after hip replacement surgery, even when X-rays show they are even. Researchers measured thigh tissue stiffness in 68 patients who had hip replacements at least a year earlier. They compared these…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Can a gentler anesthesia technique protect the aging brain during surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether the length of surgery and a specific anesthesia technique affect memory and thinking problems after surgery in older adults. Researchers enrolled 90 patients aged 65-85 and compared those having shorter surgeries to those having longer ones, all using…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists probe double trouble: diabetes and carpal tunnel
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how diabetic nerve damage (polyneuropathy) affects carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers examined 84 people, some with diabetes, some with carpal tunnel, and some with both. They used special ultrasound scans and hand function tests to see if the two …
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Doctors use ultrasound to find safer way to breathe for kids in surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find out which of two common breathing machine settings causes less lung collapse in children under general anesthesia. Researchers used safe, bedside ultrasound scans to compare the two methods in 110 children aged 2-10 having elective surgery. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Simple bed angle changes could improve emergency breathing care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how raising the head of a bed affects lung movement during breathing. Researchers used a painless ultrasound on 31 healthy adults lying flat, at 20 degrees, and at 40 degrees. The goal is to gather information that could help doctors position patients with br…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Muscle loss may predict cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to see if muscle loss and inflammation levels can help predict how well lung cancer patients respond to immunotherapy. Researchers analyzed data from 115 adults with advanced lung cancer who received immunotherapy treatment. They measured…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Cancer's hidden cost: study reveals financial strain on patients and families
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to understand how the high costs of cancer treatment affect patients' quality of life and the stress levels of their family caregivers. Researchers surveyed over 750 hospitalized adult cancer patients in Turkey about their finances, emotional well-being, and daily…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues to predict which advanced cancer patients are at highest risk after ER visit
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 1,250 patients with advanced cancer who visited a hospital emergency department. The goal was to find common factors—like lab test results, overall health, and nutrition—that are linked to a higher risk of dying within 90 days of t…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Simple 5-Question test could warn older cancer patients of dangerous chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether two short frailty questionnaires could predict which older adults would experience severe side effects from chemotherapy after cancer surgery. Researchers followed 84 patients aged 65 and older who had surgery for gastrointestinal cancers and were rec…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Do stroke caregivers know the hidden dangers?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to measure how much caregivers know about common complications that can happen after a stroke, like falls, pain, and infections. Researchers surveyed 80 caregivers of recent stroke patients to understand their awareness levels. The goal was to see if a lack of kn…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Simple hand squeeze test may predict cancer patient survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see if a simple hand grip strength test could help predict health outcomes for cancer patients in the hospital. Researchers measured the grip strength of 130 adult cancer patients within a day of their admission. They then tracked the patients for 30 days to s…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Doctors dig through records to crack code on deadly skin cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 232 patients with advanced melanoma to learn what factors are linked to better survival and treatment response. Researchers analyzed details like patient characteristics, tumor features, and side effects from treatments like immuno…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Simple checklists aim to predict who suffers most from chemo
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two short questionnaires to see if they could predict which older patients (65+) with digestive cancers would experience severe side effects from chemotherapy. Researchers followed 72 patients to see if their scores on these frailty checklists matched up with wh…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Do kids get colder during MRI scans? study checks 285 children
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how children's body temperatures change when they undergo MRI scans while sedated. Researchers measured ear temperatures in 285 children before and after their scans to see if they got warmer or cooler. They looked at factors like the child's age, h…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Chemotherapy's hidden toll: study tracks taste loss and muscle wasting in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 102 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or endometrial cancer to understand how standard chemotherapy affects their sense of taste, muscle mass, and nutrition. Patients were assessed before, during, and after six cycles of treatment. The goal was to gather inf…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC