Ankara University

This study tests a new radioactive drug called terbium-161 PSMA in 60 men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to hormone therapy or chemotherapy. The drug targets cancer cells and delivers radiation to kill them. Participants will receive thr…

This study tests a radioactive drug called Lu-177 PSMA in 20 adults with metastatic clear cell kidney cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. The drug targets a protein found on cancer cells and their blood vessels, aiming to control the disease. Researchers…

This study looks at whether squeezing a soft or textured ball during a blood draw can help reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 7 to 12. About 144 kids in a pediatric emergency room will be randomly assigned to squeeze a soft ball, a textured ball, or receive standard care. T…

This study looks at whether a structured yoga program can reduce pain and improve quality of life in young women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Participants will attend yoga sessions and complete questionnaires about pain, symptoms, and well-being. The go…

This study looks at whether combining music therapy with mindfulness breathing and core exercises can lower stress and boost relaxation in university students. About 80 healthy students aged 18-30 will take part. Researchers will measure changes in stress levels, core endurance, …

This study compares three different laser types used during prostate surgery for men with an enlarged prostate (BPH). The goal is to see which laser removes prostate tissue most efficiently and safely. About 159 men aged 50 to 80 who need surgery will take part. The results will …

This study tests whether doing two things at once—like moving your arm while thinking—can improve arm function and muscle thickness in people with Parkinson's disease. About 38 participants will either receive dual-task training three times a week for 8 weeks or continue their us…

This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic treatment (rPMS) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. About 40 adults will receive either real or sham magnetic pulses over several sessions. Researchers will measure pai…

This study observes 300 adults undergoing lung surgery that requires one lung to be deflated. Researchers will track how the breathing machine's settings affect the risk of lung problems like pneumonia or respiratory failure in the first five days after surgery. The goal is to fi…

This study looks at whether short, repeated CPR practice sessions help pediatric emergency nurses learn and remember life-saving skills better than a single long training session. About 60 nurses will take part, and their knowledge and hands-on skills will be compared between the…

This study looks at whether teaching nursing students motivational interviewing—a way of talking that helps people change their behavior—can improve their counseling skills and confidence. 72 second-year nursing students will be split into two groups: one gets the special trainin…

This study looks at how sleep quality relates to thinking abilities and disease severity in 75 people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will complete one session of tests measuring sleep, memory, attention, and motor symptoms. The goal is to better understand these connectio…