Ataturk University

This study tests a new surgical technique for people with massive rotator cuff tears. Instead of cutting the biceps tendon, surgeons move it to help support the repair. The study will follow 35 adults for one year to see if it improves shoulder function, quality of life, and slee…

This study tests two different ways to numb the back of the knee after total knee replacement surgery. Both methods are combined with a standard front-of-thigh block. The goal is to see which approach leads to better overall recovery, less pain, and less need for strong painkille…

This study compares two numbing drug recipes for a nerve block given before leg surgery. One group gets a mix of lidocaine and bupivacaine, while the other gets bupivacaine alone. Researchers want to see which combination works faster and provides better pain control after the op…

This study looks at whether teaching people with a colostomy or ileostomy how to care for their stoma helps them adjust better, feel better about their body, and manage their daily life. About 100 adults who had planned stoma surgery will take part. The goal is to see if educatio…

This study tests whether a 3D hologram can distract children aged 3 to 12 during painful burn dressing changes, reducing their pain, anxiety, and fear. About 70 children with second-degree burns covering less than 10% of their body will be randomly assigned to see a hologram or r…

This study tests whether combining a therapeutic clown with progressive relaxation exercises can reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in children aged 6-10 before circumcision surgery. 162 children will be split into three groups: one does relaxation exercises with a clown, one with …

This study tests whether watching and following along with laughter yoga videos can reduce pain and other menstrual symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Researchers will randomly assign 68 university students aged 18-24 to either a laughter yoga gr…

This study looks at whether adding a spinal morphine injection to standard pain control (nerve block and sedation) helps people recover better after video-assisted lung surgery. About 52 adults having planned lung surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra spin…

This study tests whether playing with a therapeutic toy doll before getting a shot can reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in children aged 4-6. Half the kids will practice the injection steps on a doll first, while the other half get the shot as usual. Researchers will measure fear a…

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based emotion regulation training program can help children aged 7-11 who are hospitalized for at least four days feel less afraid and better control their emotions. Half of the 54 participants will receive the training alongside usual care,…

This study looks at whether guided play sessions can help children aged 10 to 18 with leukemia handle pain and regulate emotions while receiving chemotherapy. Over 4 weeks, kids will take part in therapeutic play during their treatment. Researchers will measure changes in pain to…

This study compares two pain relief methods for women having laparoscopic hysterectomy: a spinal injection of morphine versus numbing medicine injected into the belly and surgical sites. The goal is to see which approach provides better recovery, less pain, and fewer side effects…

This study compares two accelerated forms of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for people with treatment-resistant depression. 60 participants will receive either intermittent or continuous theta burst stimulation over two weeks, with a 12-week follow-up. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether two simple distraction methods—a moving 3D book or a hand puppet—can lower fear and anxiety in preschool children (ages 4-6) receiving inhalation therapy for the first time. Researchers will measure fear and anxiety levels before and after the treatment. …

This study looks at three different ways to manage pain after lower back surgery. The goal is to find which method works best and reduces the need for strong painkillers like opioids. Researchers will use a simple saliva test to measure the body's natural pain-fighting response. …

This study looks at whether drinking a clear carbohydrate-rich beverage two hours before a planned C-section can help women recover faster and feel less hungry, thirsty, or anxious. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to get either the carbohydrate drink or plain distille…

This study tests whether listening to classical or Turkish music during a dental filling can lower anxiety in adults aged 18-40 with moderate to high dental fear. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, stress hormones, and anxiety scores. 7…

This study compares two common anesthetics—propofol and sevoflurane—in 70 obese patients undergoing back surgery. Researchers will measure inflammation markers in blood samples taken before and after surgery to see which anesthetic causes less immune system disruption. The goal i…

This study looks at whether repeated eye injections of bevacizumab, a drug used for diabetic eye disease and other conditions, might affect heart health. Researchers will measure certain enzymes in the blood that are linked to heart disease risk. The study includes 180 adults age…