Cukurova University
Clinical trials sponsored by Cukurova University, explained in plain language.
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Phone calls could be key to Long-Term success after weight loss surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether regular phone counseling helps people maintain healthy habits after weight loss surgery. Researchers will work with 80 patients who have had sleeve gastrectomy. The goal is to see if phone support improves how well people stick to their vitamins, die…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Tweaking a surgical dye could sharpen cancer detection, cut costs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best dose and storage method for a special green dye (Indocyanine Green) used during surgery for uterine, cervical, or vulvar cancer. The dye helps surgeons see and test the first lymph nodes where cancer might spread. Researchers will test different a…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New training aims to empower colostomy patients, ease daily struggles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a training program designed to help people who have a permanent colostomy feel more confident and capable in managing their stoma care and social life. It will involve 70 adults in Turkey who have had colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this edu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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VR goggles offer escape from painful wound care
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles during dressing changes for pressure sores can help reduce patients' pain and anxiety. Researchers will compare pain and anxiety levels in about 62 patients who either use VR or receive standard care during the proc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Simple squeeze to ease agony of diabetic wound cleaning
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using a simple stress ball can help reduce pain and anxiety during a common but painful procedure to clean diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers will compare pain, distress, and vital signs in 84 patients who either squeeze a stress ball or receive standard c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Simple heat therapy tested for paralyzed gut pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if applying a hot water bag to the abdomen can help people with ileus, a condition where the intestines stop moving. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug method can reduce their pain and help get their bowels working again. Researchers will compare re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Doctors probe how brain surgery drug affects anesthesia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a common medication given during brain tumor surgery (mannitol) changes the level of an anesthesia drug (propofol) in the body. Researchers will compare 40 patients having two different types of brain surgery—one group receives mannitol, the other…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC