Ataturk University

This study is testing two faster versions of a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment for people whose depression hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Researchers will compare two different stimulation patterns, both delivered in an intensive two-week schedule, to see…

This study aims to see if fun distractions can reduce fear and anxiety in young children getting a breathing treatment for the first time. Researchers will test two methods—a specially designed 3D book and a hand puppet—on 126 children aged 4 to 6. The goal is to make the treatme…

This study compares two different approaches to managing pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery. Researchers want to see which method provides better recovery quality and reduces the need for opioid painkillers. The trial will involve 64 women undergoing this common gynecol…

This study is testing if drinking a clear, carbohydrate-rich beverage two hours before a scheduled cesarean section helps women feel better and recover faster after surgery. Researchers will compare 100 women who get the drink to 100 who get plain water, measuring recovery scores…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after spinal fusion surgery while reducing the need for strong opioid painkillers. Researchers will compare three different pain control techniques in 84 adults having this back surgery. They will measure pain levels and track h…

This study is testing whether a short mindfulness training program can help children aged 7 to 11 cope with fear and manage their emotions while they are in the hospital. Over five days, kids in the program will learn breathing exercises and other techniques, while researchers me…

This study is testing if a special teaching method called 'Teach-Back' helps mothers of premature babies. The method involves having moms repeat health instructions in their own words to ensure they understand. Researchers want to see if this training makes mothers feel more conf…

This study is comparing two pain management plans for patients having minimally invasive lung surgery. One group gets a standard nerve block plus a sedative, while the other gets those plus a small dose of morphine injected into the spine. The goal is to see if the spinal morphin…

This study is testing whether listening to music during a routine dental filling can help reduce anxiety in nervous patients. Researchers will measure stress levels, heart rate, and anxiety scores in 75 adults who get moderate fillings while listening to music. The goal is to see…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after knee replacement surgery. Researchers are comparing two different nerve block techniques (iPACK and BiFeS) when used with a standard pain control method. The goal is to see which combination provides better pain relief, im…

This study is testing if playing with a special therapeutic doll before getting a shot can help reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in young children. It will involve 80 children aged 4 to 6. Researchers will compare kids who use the doll to those who get the shot using the usual clin…

This study compares two different nerve-blocking techniques for pain relief after shoulder surgery. Researchers want to see if a newer method (infraspinatus-teres minor block) works as well as the standard method (interscalene block) while possibly causing fewer breathing problem…

This study is testing whether a special type of play therapy can help children and teenagers with leukemia cope better during chemotherapy. Researchers will work with 66 kids, aged 10 to 18, who are receiving treatment. Over four weeks, children in the therapy group will have pla…

This study aims to understand which of three common anesthesia techniques best protects the body from cell stress during minimally invasive lung surgery. Researchers will enroll 60 patients and measure specific markers of stress and recovery in their blood. The goal is to gather …