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Clinical trials sponsored by Biruni University, explained in plain language.
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Special diet tested to fight muscle wasting in stomach cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized, high-protein nutrition drink could help men with stomach cancer maintain their muscle quality before and after surgery. Researchers compared 40 men, with half receiving the special nutrition formula and half receiving standard care. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Ozone gas tested to boost gum disease treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding ozone gas treatment to standard deep cleaning helps people with gum disease (periodontitis). In 18 participants, researchers compared one side of the mouth that received cleaning plus ozone to the other side that received cleaning alone. They chec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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AI steps in to predict dangerous falls for Parkinson's patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to better predict which people with Parkinson's disease are at high risk of falling. Researchers tested 30 participants with Parkinson's using standard balance tests and new 'dual-task' tests that combine walking wi…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New stitch could make gum surgery less painful
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special pre-placed stitch in the roof of the mouth to see if it reduces bleeding and pain during a common gum graft surgery. It involved 32 patients and measured blood loss during the procedure, pain levels after surgery, and patient satisfaction. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:10 UTC
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Can breathing better during exercise help manage obesity?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new type of workout for people with obesity that combines regular exercise with special breathing muscle training. Researchers wanted to see if this combined approach could improve body composition, fitness levels, breathing strength, and certain health marker…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could your labor position make birth less traumatic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two upright positions—standing and squatting—during the first stage of labor for women having their second or later baby. Researchers wanted to see if one position was better for comfort, pain, and reducing the feeling of a traumatic birth. They measured labor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Can the right beat boost your brain and body?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether listening to music at different frequencies during yoga-based exercises could improve physical performance and thinking skills in inactive young adults. Thirty participants aged 18-35 were split into groups doing exercises with low-medium frequency mu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Can core workouts help knee surgery recovery? small study investigates
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether an 8-week program of core strengthening exercises could improve balance and trunk muscle endurance. It compared 15 people who had ACL knee surgery with 15 healthy people, with both groups doing the same supervised exercises twice a week. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Flashing glasses aim to steady wobbly ankles in athletes
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special balance training program using stroboscopic glasses could help female volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. The glasses flash on and off, making vision less reliable to force the body to rely more on ankle sensation for balance. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Laser and sonic tools fail to ease root canal pain, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using special sonic tools or a laser during root canal treatment could reduce pain afterwards. 80 patients with a specific tooth infection but no pain received one of four cleaning methods. The results showed no significant difference in pain levels or p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New training method offers hope for regaining arm use after stroke
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a special type of training focused on everyday tasks could help people with long-term stroke effects regain arm movement and strength. It involved 39 people who had a stroke at least six months earlier. Researchers compared standard rehabilitation…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New gum healing patch tested to ease Post-Surgery pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two materials, chitosan and i-PRF, to see if they help the roof of the mouth heal better and hurt less after a gum graft is taken from there. It involved 68 patients who needed this type of dental surgery. Researchers compared the new materials to the standard t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can extra support ease the fears of First-Time moms?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding counseling to standard childbirth education classes helps first-time mothers adapt better to pregnancy and childbirth. Researchers compared two groups of 110 pregnant women: one received education plus phone counseling, while the other received ed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Ancient chinese exercise tested as new hope for aching knees
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a gentle Chinese exercise called Baduanjin could help people with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 40-70 with knee pain did a 12-week program, either standard exercises, Baduanjin, or Baduanjin via video call. Researchers measured changes in pain, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Calming tunes for mom, calmer baby? music tested during pregnancy check-ups
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if listening to music during a routine prenatal heartbeat test (called a non-stress test) could help reduce anxiety in pregnant women and affect their baby's heart rate and movements. One hundred pregnant women were randomly assigned to either listen to music th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Can a tight cuff during exercise sharpen your balance in one session?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested if a single session of blood flow restriction (BFR) training—using a cuff to partially restrict blood flow during low-intensity exercise—could immediately improve balance and body awareness (proprioception). Researchers compared 74 healthy young adults split int…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Turkish scientists test All-in-One breathing trainer on healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new breathing exercise device developed in Turkey. Researchers wanted to see how using this device for 8 weeks affected lung function and breathing muscle strength in healthy adults. They compared the new device to standard breathing trainers to see if it work…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Better dental knowledge linked to healthier gums, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether people's understanding of oral health affects their gum health. Researchers examined 108 adults in Turkey, measuring their dental knowledge and checking their gums. The goal was to see if lower health knowledge is connected to worse gum dise…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 03, 2026 14:06 UTC