Ataturk University

This study is testing a new surgical approach for people with large rotator cuff tears. Instead of cutting the biceps tendon, surgeons move it to help repair the torn shoulder muscles. The goal is to see if this method improves shoulder function, quality of life, and sleep over 1…

This study looks at whether teaching people with a colostomy or ileostomy how to care for their stoma can improve their self-confidence, body image, and overall adjustment. About 100 adults who had planned stoma surgery will receive extra education and be followed for several mon…

This study tests whether watching a hologram can distract children aged 3 to 12 during painful burn dressing changes. The goal is to see if it lowers their pain, anxiety, and fear compared to standard care. About 70 children with small, second-degree burns will take part.

This study tests two forms of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) — a non-invasive brain stimulation technique — in 60 adults whose depression hasn't responded to at least two antidepressants. Participants will receive either intermittent or continuous theta burst stimulation…

This study tests two different pain-blocking methods (iPACK and BiFeS) for people having knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief and helps patients recover faster. About 74 adults will take part, and all will receive a standard nerve blo…

This study looks at whether watching and doing laughter yoga videos can ease pain and other menstrual symptoms in young women with painful periods. Researchers will split 68 university students into two groups: one does laughter yoga, the other does not. They will measure pain le…

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 if mixing two numbing drugs (lidocaine and bupivacaine) works faster than using just one (bupivacaine) for a nerve block before leg surgery. About 60 adults having elective below-knee surgery will receive one of the two treatments. Researchers will measure how qu…

This study looks at whether drinking a clear carbohydrate-rich beverage two hours before a planned cesarean section can improve recovery and comfort. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to receive either the carbohydrate drink or plain distilled water. Researchers will me…

This study looks at whether two simple distraction methods can lower fear and anxiety in children aged 4 to 6 who are getting their first inhalation treatment. About 126 children will be randomly assigned to one of two distraction techniques designed to capture their attention. T…

This study tests a mindfulness-based training program to help children aged 7-11 who are staying in the hospital. The goal is to teach them skills to manage their fear and emotions, both during their hospital stay and in the future. About 54 children will take part, and the study…

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 looks at whether doing progressive relaxation exercises with a therapeutic clown can lower fear and anxiety in children aged 6-10 before circumcision surgery. The children are split into three groups: one does relaxation with a clown, one with a nurse, and one gets sta…

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 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 tests whether playing with a special toy doll before getting a shot can lower fear, anxiety, and pain in children aged 4 to 6. About 80 kids will be randomly assigned to either use the doll or receive standard care. Researchers will measure fear, anxiety, and pain usin…

This study looks at whether listening to music during dental fillings can lower anxiety in adults who are very nervous about dental visits. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood pressure, stress hormones, and anxiety scores in 75 participants. The goal is to find a simple, d…

This study looks at whether repeated eye injections of bevacizumab, a drug used for certain eye diseases, might affect heart health. Researchers will measure specific blood enzymes linked to heart disease in 180 adults who have received at least two injections and compare them to…

This study looks at how two common anesthesia drugs—sevoflurane (inhaled) and propofol (given through a vein)—affect inflammation in obese patients having lower back surgery. Researchers will measure certain markers of inflammation in the blood before and after surgery. The goal …