Balikesir University
Clinical trials sponsored by Balikesir University, explained in plain language.
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Eye exercises sharpen Gamers' reflexes and balance
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a single 25-minute web-based visual training session could improve balance, reaction time, and thinking skills in 30 professional esports players. Participants were randomly assigned to do the eye exercises or nothing. The goal was to see if a quick, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can adding ketamine to anesthesia cut opioid use after Weight-Loss surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two anesthesia approaches for gastric sleeve surgery in 96 patients. One group received standard opioids, while the other also got ketamine. Researchers measured how much opioid pain medicine patients needed after surgery and their pain levels. The goal was to s…
Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Breathing new life: exercise program shows promise for stiff spine patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested an 8-week exercise program for 20 adults with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine and can restrict breathing. The program included aerobic exercise, strength training, and breathing exercises. Researchers measured chan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Soothing sounds after surgery: music may ease C-Section recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether playing music to women after a cesarean delivery can help reduce pain, increase comfort, and improve bonding with their newborn. Sixty-two women who had a C-section were randomly assigned to either listen to a specific type of music (Acemaşiran mode) …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Mouth care timing may impact ICU patient health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether the frequency of oral care affects the health of mouth tissues in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers observed 50 adult ICU patients over 5 days, checking their mouth health with special scales. The goal was to find t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Breathing trick during surgery may change heart function
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study of 70 adults having laparoscopic hysterectomy tested how a lung-opening technique called alveolar recruitment manoeuvre affects heart rate, blood pressure, and other heart measures. Researchers used special monitors to track these changes. The goal is to unde…
Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Staying active may protect older hearts after a heart attack
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 207 older adults (65+) who came to the emergency room with a heart condition called acute coronary syndrome. Researchers measured their usual physical activity levels using a questionnaire and tracked their heart health over time. They found that people who w…
Sponsor: Balikesir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC