Ankara University

This study is testing a procedure called radiation segmentectomy for adults with liver cancer. Doctors deliver tiny radioactive resin beads directly to the tumor's blood supply to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. The goal is to find the best radiation dose for comp…

This study tests a new imaging agent called F-18 TFB for PET/CT scans in people who have had surgery and radioactive iodine for differentiated thyroid cancer but still have high tumor markers. The goal is to see if F-18 TFB finds cancer lesions better than the standard FDG PET/CT…

This study will test whether a structured yoga program can reduce pain and improve quality of life in 30 young women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Participants will do breathing exercises, relaxation, and pelvic-focused yoga poses. Researchers will measu…

This study looks at whether two simple relaxation methods—progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises—can reduce shortness of breath and severe tiredness in people with advanced cancer receiving palliative care. About 90 participants will be assigned to one of the …

This study tests whether dual-task training—doing cognitive tasks like counting backwards while performing hand exercises—can improve upper limb function and muscle thickness in people with Parkinson's disease. 38 participants will be assigned to either the training group or rout…

This study looks at whether a combination of reflexology (a type of foot massage) and cold application before removing chest tubes can lower pain and anxiety in people who have had heart bypass surgery. Chest tube removal is often very painful and stressful. The researchers will …

This study tests two simple, low-cost methods—chewing sugar-free gum or gargling cold water—before a bronchoscopy to see if they reduce sore throat and swallowing difficulty afterward. About 100 adults scheduled for diagnostic bronchoscopy will be randomly assigned to one of thes…

This study is testing whether laughter yoga can improve psychological well-being and reduce depressive symptoms in adults aged 65 and older. Seventy participants will be split into two groups: one doing laughter yoga sessions and a control group. Researchers will measure changes …

This study tests whether following a Mediterranean diet for three months after deep brain stimulation surgery helps Parkinson's patients control weight gain and improve body composition. Researchers will compare a diet group to a usual-diet group using weight, appetite, and quali…

This study tests whether an 8-week program using Instagram posts and podcast episodes can improve breast cancer awareness and screening habits in women aged 20 to 39. Participants follow a dedicated Instagram account and listen to podcast content designed to educate about symptom…

This study explores whether a special PET/MR scan can detect early signs of heart muscle damage after a heart attack. Researchers will scan 25 adults about 10 days after their heart attack and then track their heart function with MRI scans at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at when to perform a lung recruitment maneuver—a procedure that reopens collapsed lung areas—during robotic prostate surgery. Researchers will compare doing it before or after the patient is tilted head-down and gas is pumped into the abdomen. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how Parkinson's disease impacts breathing, muscle strength, and physical fitness. Researchers will compare 100 people aged 50-80 with Parkinson's to healthy volunteers. Participants will do breathing tests, fitness assessments, and disease severity evaluations…

This study looks at a specific layer of tissue in the lower back (thoracolumbar fascia) in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Researchers will measure its thickness using ultrasound and see if it relates to balance, trunk control, flexibility, and daily independence…

This study tests whether the CONOX monitor, which measures brain waves, can detect pain in 120 adults undergoing urological procedures like cystoscopy under sedation. Researchers will compare the monitor's readings to traditional signs like heart rate and blood pressure. The goal…

This study looks at how often fatigue occurs in people who have had their first stroke and what factors might make it worse. Researchers will measure fatigue using simple questionnaires and also check things like pain, mood, sleep, and physical ability. The goal is to better unde…