Ankara Etlik City Hospital

This study looked at whether regular Turkish traditional dances, combined with home exercises, could improve bone density, balance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women aged 50-60 with osteopenia (low bone mass). 81 women participated. The goal was to see if dancing is a s…

This study looked at whether a special ultrasound technique called fetal lung elastography can predict respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm babies. Researchers measured lung stiffness in 80 unborn babies between 24-33 weeks of pregnancy and compared those who later deve…

This study compared two medications, carbetocin and oxytocin, to see which works better at preventing severe bleeding after an emergency C-section. It involved 300 women who were low-risk for bleeding and had an emergency C-section after starting labor. The main goal was to check…

This study tested whether adding mental practice of swallowing to standard therapy helps people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. 43 adults were split into three groups: one watched swallowing videos then imagined the action, one just imagined swallowing, and one had on…

This study tested whether a program of cardiopulmonary exercise—using a stationary bike plus breathing and posture exercises—can help children aged 5 to 18 with pectus excavatum (a sunken chest). Fifty children took part, and researchers measured changes in breathing strength, ex…

This study tested two ultrasound-guided injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: one using a sugar-water solution (hydrodissection) and the other using a steroid. 53 adults with moderate carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces symptoms and improv…

This study compared regional anesthesia (nerve blocks) to general anesthesia in 50 adults undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. Researchers measured pain scores, patient satisfaction, and surgeon satisfaction. The goal was to see if regional anesthesia offers better pain control and f…

This study tested whether a rectointercostal nerve block can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 60 adults having elective surgery received the block as part of their pain management plan. The goal was to see if it lowers opioid…

This study tested whether adding a four-cell galvanic bath therapy to standard rehabilitation could reduce pain and improve balance in people with diabetic nerve damage. 66 adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic neuropathy participated. Over 4 weeks, some received the bath ther…

This study compared two ways to numb the leg for outpatient vein ablation surgery: a femoral nerve block (injecting lidocaine near the groin) and low-dose spinal anesthesia (injecting bupivacaine into the spine). Forty adults aged 18-80 with mild to moderate health status took pa…

This study tested whether ozone therapy can reduce pain and tissue thickness in women with lipedema, a painful fat disorder. 45 women received either local or systemic ozone treatments. The goal was to see if ozone's anti-inflammatory effects could improve symptoms and quality of…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block and thoracic paravertebral block—for pain relief after mastectomy. Sixty women received one of the blocks along with standard painkillers. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid…

This study looked at two different ways to numb the abdomen (quadratus lumborum blocks) to see which works better for pain after gynecologic surgery. 68 women having open myomectomy or hysterectomy took part. The goal was to find the best method to reduce pain and the need for st…

This study tested whether wearing prism goggles during pointing exercises can reduce pain in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type I. Fifty-four patients with CRPS after a wrist fracture or surgery were split into two groups: one used real prism goggles, the othe…

This study looked at 90 adults having shoulder surgery to compare two types of nerve blocks for pain relief. One block targets the shoulder area directly, while the other targets a nearby muscle. The goal was to see which method provides better pain control and reduces the need f…

This study tested whether a family-centered care approach—where parents are trained and actively involved—improves vital signs and shortens recovery time in infants (28 days to 2 years) with lower respiratory tract infections who need high-flow nasal oxygen. Sixty infants partici…

This study looked at whether showing patients a dynamic video before a prostate biopsy could lower their pain and anxiety compared to just verbal instructions or static images. 223 men aged 50-80 with elevated PSA levels participated. Pain was measured with a Visual Analog Scale …

This completed study looked at 130 hospitalized cancer patients to see if hand grip strength could predict short-term outcomes like death within 30 days, ICU admission, or hospital readmission. Researchers measured grip strength within 24 hours of admission using a simple, non-in…

This completed study looked at 140 stroke patients to understand what affects how long they stay in the hospital for rehabilitation. Researchers measured things like functional independence, balance, mental state, and depression in both patients and caregivers. The goal is to hel…

This study compared two different patient positions during laparoscopic gynecological surgery to see which one better protects brain oxygen levels and reduces eye nerve pressure. Researchers monitored 70 patients using non-invasive sensors to measure brain oxygenation and eye ner…

This study looked at 198 adults with non-metastatic gastrointestinal cancer to see if taking chemotherapy as a pill (oral) or through a vein (IV) affects sleep quality and depression. Researchers measured sleep and mood before treatment, at 45 days, and at 90 days using standard …

This study used ultrasound to measure the thickness of certain hip muscles in 60 adults with hip pain on one side (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome) and compared them to healthy people. The goal was to see if muscle thickness differs between the groups and to check for related …

This study looked at 264 people with chronic lower back and leg pain caused by a pinched nerve. Researchers wanted to see if routine blood test results could predict who would get good pain relief from a combination of two treatments: a nerve block and a short electrical pulse to…

This completed observational study looked at 84 people to understand how diabetic polyneuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) changes the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used advanced ultrasound techniques, including shear wave elastography and m…

This study looked at 50 men having robot-assisted prostate surgery to compare two ways of using a breathing machine: flow-controlled and volume-controlled ventilation. The goal was to see which method keeps oxygen levels better and helps the lungs work more smoothly. Researchers …

This study looked at 90 older adults (ages 65-85) having surgery under minimal-flow anesthesia. Researchers measured changes in thinking and memory using a simple test before and after surgery. The goal was to see if shorter surgery and this type of anesthesia might lower the ris…

This study looked at how body temperature changes in children having an MRI scan while under sedation. Researchers measured the temperature of 285 children before and after the scan. They found that temperature can change, and they looked for factors that might predict these chan…

This study looked at how raising the head of the bed changes lung movement in 31 healthy adults aged 18 to 60. Researchers used a painless ultrasound to measure lung sliding at three different bed angles: flat, 20 degrees, and 40 degrees. The goal is to help doctors position pati…

This study evaluated how aware caregivers are of secondary complications after a stroke, such as muscle stiffness, swallowing problems, and depression. Researchers surveyed 80 caregivers of stroke patients to see if education during rehabilitation improves their knowledge. The go…

This study looked at 68 adults who had hip replacement surgery at least a year earlier. Researchers used a special ultrasound to measure stiffness in a band of tissue on the side of the thigh, and compared it to actual and perceived differences in leg length. The goal was to unde…

This study looked at 115 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) and a blood-based score called CTI affect how well immunotherapy works. Researchers reviewed medical records to measure muscle on CT scans and calculate CTI from routine bl…

This study watched 225 people with solid tumors who got a drug called G-CSF during chemotherapy. G-CSF can cause bone pain. Researchers measured pain levels and tracked what treatments (like pain relievers or other methods) helped. They also checked quality of life, fatigue, mood…

This study looked at whether two simple frailty questionnaires (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients receiving standard chemotherapy and checked their frailty, nutr…

This study looked at how financial problems affect the well-being of hospitalized cancer patients and their caregivers in Turkey. Over 750 patients filled out surveys about their finances, mood, and quality of life. The goal was to understand the link between money stress and car…

This completed observational study in 52 adults compared standard sedation alone to sedation plus a lateral quadratus lumborum block (an injection of numbing medicine near the lower back muscles) during percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, a procedure to diagnose or treat b…

This study looked at 110 children aged 2-10 having surgery under general anesthesia. Researchers compared two common breathing machine modes (volume-controlled vs. pressure-controlled) to see which one leads to less lung collapse (atelectasis). They used lung ultrasound to check …

This study looked at whether two easy-to-use frailty checklists (FRAIL and FiND) can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in adults aged 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 84 patients who had already had surgery and were receiving standard c…

This study looked back at the medical records of 232 adults with advanced melanoma to find out which factors—like patient traits, tumor features, and treatments—are linked to better outcomes. Researchers reviewed data from people treated between 2022 and 2024 at hospitals in Türk…

This completed study reviewed medical records of 1,250 advanced cancer patients who visited the emergency department. Researchers looked at factors like age, tumor type, and blood test results to see which patients were at higher risk of dying within 90 days. The goal is to help …

This study followed 102 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or endometrial cancer through six cycles of standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel). Researchers measured taste changes, muscle loss, and nutritional decline at the start, halfway, and end of treatment. The go…