Cukurova University
Clinical trials sponsored by Cukurova University, explained in plain language.
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Zapping knee pain: can a simple device ease recovery after surgery?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if a TENS device, which uses low-voltage electrical currents, can help manage pain in the first 24 hours after total knee replacement surgery. It will compare pain levels and recovery factors like sleep and movement between a group receiving TENS treatment a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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New pain strategy aims to get gallbladder surgery patients home sooner with less opioid use
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a specific plan for managing pain after minimally invasive gallbladder surgery. The plan combines several non-opioid pain medications and a local numbing injection at the surgical site. Researchers will compare this plan to the hospital's previous standard a…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Squeeze away surgery stress? simple ball tested in hernia patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if using a simple stress ball during hernia surgery can help patients feel less anxious and experience less pain. Researchers are comparing 72 patients who use a stress ball during their procedure to those who do not. They are measuring anxiety levels, pain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Breathe away surgery pain? study tests ancient technique
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether two types of breathing exercises can help people feel less pain and anxiety after abdominal surgery. It involves 120 adults who had planned surgery. Researchers will compare the effects of pranayama (a yoga breathing technique) and simple deep breath…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Warm compress and massage: a gentle path to Post-Surgery comfort?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether applying a warm compress and giving an abdominal massage can help patients recover after hip fracture surgery. Researchers want to see if these simple, non-drug treatments can improve how the gut works and boost a patient's sense of mental well-being…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Doctors track Trainee's progress in scarless surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how quickly a resident surgeon learns to perform a specific, less invasive type of hysterectomy. Researchers will observe one trainee performing this surgery on about 19 patients under expert supervision. They will track surgery time and any complica…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC