Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training And Research Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training And Research Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New pain block after back surgery shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a special nerve block, called an erector spinae plane block, can help people recover better after lumbar spinal stabilization surgery. The goal was to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers like opioids. Fifty adults who had this surgery rece…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Nerve block may cut painkiller use in kids' spine surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the amount of anesthesia needed during and after tethered cord surgery in children. The trial involved 73 children aged 18 and under. The goal was to see if the block lowers pain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can a mirror and mild zaps restore arm movement after stroke?
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to mirror therapy improves arm function in people with hemiplegia (one-sided paralysis). 42 participants were split into three groups: mirror therapy alone, NMES alone, or both combined. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Stroke survivors: adding aerobic exercise to rehab may boost sleep and daily function
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding aerobic exercise to standard rehabilitation helps stroke patients who received botulinum toxin for arm muscle tightness. 56 adults aged 18-75 took part. Researchers measured sleep quality, quality of life, and daily function to see if the extra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Tape trick eases back pain and improves balance in stiff spine disease
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether kinesiology tape, applied to the back and shoulders, can reduce pain and improve posture, balance, and breathing in people with ankylosing spondylitis. 63 adults with the condition took part. The tape was compared with routine home exercises to see if it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Which anesthesia is safer for hip fracture surgery? new study investigates
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of anesthesia for people having hip fracture surgery: a spinal block that numbs only one side and a nerve block in the lower back. Researchers wanted to see which method keeps blood pressure more stable and provides better pain control during surgery…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Which anesthesia is safer for hip fracture patients? new study reveals key differences.
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 300 adults having hip fracture surgery to compare two numbing methods: a lumbar plexus block (injecting medicine near nerves in the back) and unilateral spinal anesthesia (numbing one side of the spine). The goal was to see which method keeps blood pressure m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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ICU study: does incision direction matter for tracheostomy safety?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 74 ICU patients who needed a tracheostomy (a breathing tube through the neck). Doctors made either a vertical or horizontal cut in the skin to see which caused fewer early problems like bleeding or difficulty placing the tube. The goal was to find out if one …
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Pacemaker tweak may boost heart performance in small study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether individually adjusting the timing (atrioventricular delay) of a pacemaker improves heart function in 39 adults with conduction system pacing. Researchers used echocardiography to optimize settings and measured changes in heart strain, pumping ability, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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AI checks nerve block accuracy during heart surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 120 adults having open heart surgery to see if an AI program could correctly judge whether a pain-relieving nerve block was placed properly. Researchers compared the AI's assessment to that of a human expert and checked if better block placement led to less p…
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New monitoring method tested for brain death diagnosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 35 patients undergoing apnea testing for brain death. Researchers checked if non-invasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitors could give the same information as standard blood tests. The goal was to see if these simpler methods could be used instead …
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI vs. doctors: ChatGPT tries to predict ICU needs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether ChatGPT-4, an AI tool, can accurately predict which emergency room patients need intensive care. Researchers compared the AI's predictions to decisions made by doctors for 624 patients. The goal is to see if AI can support clinical decision-making and…
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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ICU feeding study challenges fasting rules before tracheostomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 91 ICU patients on breathing machines who needed a tracheostomy (a tube in the windpipe). One group continued receiving liquid food through a feeding tube until just before the procedure, while the other group fasted for 6-8 hours as usual. Researchers tracked…
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Does anesthesia flow affect eye pressure? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 80 adults having open gynecologic surgery to see if the amount of anesthesia gas affects the size of the nerve at the back of the eye. Researchers measured the optic nerve sheath using ultrasound before and during surgery with either minimal or high gas flow.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Ear surgery head tilt may squeeze brain, eye test reveals
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 53 adults having ear surgery (tympanoplasty) with their head turned to the side. Doctors used ultrasound to measure the optic nerve sheath diameter, which can indicate pressure inside the skull. The goal was to see if the sideways head position changes that p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Heart surgery brain risk: low oxygen linked to memory trouble?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study of 102 heart surgery patients examined whether drops in brain oxygen levels during surgery are linked to memory or thinking problems after the operation. Researchers used a special monitor to track brain oxygen and tested patients' thinking skills before and after surg…
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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AI vs. standard tool: which catches more drug dangers in the ICU?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether ChatGPT-5 can detect harmful drug interactions in intensive care patients better than a standard computer system. Researchers analyzed medication lists from 101 ICU patients and compared the AI's findings to the usual tool. The goal is to see if AI can i…
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC