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Clinical trials sponsored by Ege University, explained in plain language.
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Can video calls help kids breathe easier? asthma study tests virtual care
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether providing asthma care virtually—through phone calls, video conferences, and online training—helps children manage their asthma better than standard clinic visits. 97 children with asthma participated. Researchers compared symptom tracking and quality of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Gut bacteria boost? probiotics tested to tame diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking a daily probiotic supplement could help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. For 12 weeks, 77 adults either took a multi-strain probiotic or continued their usual care. Researchers measured if the probiotics improved blood su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New therapy aims to break the shame cycle in gambling addiction
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special form of talk therapy could help people with gambling addiction. The therapy focused on reducing feelings of shame and self-stigma related to their condition. Researchers compared 26 adults who received four therapy sessions to a similar group w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Moms helping moms: simple room share boosts breastfeeding success
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether putting first-time mothers in the same hospital room as experienced, successful breastfeeding mothers could help the new moms. Researchers wanted to see if this simple peer support would increase the new mothers' confidence and their rates of exclusive b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Sticky tape tested to ease labor pains
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether applying a special elastic tape, called Kinesio Tape, to the lower back during labor could help reduce pain. Researchers enrolled 75 women in active labor who were experiencing back pain to see if the tape improved their comfort, confidence during birth,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:11 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles aim to steady spinning world of migraine sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) balance training to standard home exercises helps people with vestibular migraine. Vestibular migraine causes episodes of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did home ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Simple breathing technique tested to ease debilitating lung disease symptoms
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a slow-paced breathing exercise, practiced at home using a guided video, could help adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Researchers wanted to see if this simple technique could improve symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, increase walk…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Baby's touch cuts Mom's pain: simple contact beats standard care
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether physical contact with a newborn baby could help reduce pain for mothers after an episiotomy repair following vaginal birth. Researchers compared skin-to-skin contact, cheek-to-cheek contact, and standard hospital care in 155 healthy new mothers. They fou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can juggling thoughts and movement ease the burden of MS?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific type of exercise, called dual-task training, could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The training involves doing physical and mental tasks at the same time, like walking while counting backwards. Researchers compared this special train…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Can a 6-Week workshop heal earthquake trauma in students?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 6-week group workshop could help university students build psychological strength and improve their well-being after the major Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. The program combined talking exercises with creative activities like drawing and storytelling. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Virtual classes calm birth fears, boost confidence for expectant moms
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a structured online education program could help pregnant women feel less fearful and more prepared for childbirth. Researchers enrolled 80 pregnant women and gave half of them a 9-hour online childbirth course while the other half received standard pren…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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VR goggles calm Kids' surgery jitters, cut pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if watching an educational animation through virtual reality (VR) goggles could help children feel less scared before surgery and have less pain afterward. Seventy-four children aged 5 to 12, having surgery for the first time, were randomly assigned to either us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Brain and body workout tested to help people with Alzheimer's
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special exercise program that combines physical movement with mental tasks could help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Thirty-four participants were divided into two groups: one did standard exercises, while the other did 'dual-task' e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Can your phone be your breastfeeding coach?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app providing breastfeeding education and support could help new mothers. It compared 60 first-time moms who used the app to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if the app increased confidence, reduced problems, and helped …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could a simple touch during birth shorten labor and strengthen bonding?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if a simple, cost-free action—touching the baby's head as it crowns during birth—could shorten the final stage of labor and improve the early bond between mother and baby. It involved 68 healthy, first-time mothers. Researchers measured how long pushing lasted a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New training method aims to help stroke survivors walk and live better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding specific, goal-focused exercises to standard stroke therapy could help people recover better. It involved 28 people who had a stroke at least one month prior. Researchers compared standard therapy alone to standard therapy plus extra training focu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Brain zaps tested to help Parkinson's patients swallow safely
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation treatment could improve swallowing difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. 26 patients with moderate-to-severe Parkinson's and swallowing problems received either 5 Hz or 10 Hz stimulation to the brain a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Dental study tests which Crown-Making method lasts longer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two ways to make titanium dental crowns: traditional casting versus computer-aided milling. Researchers followed 27 patients for 18 months to see how well each type of crown held up in terms of appearance, function, and gum health. The goal was to determine wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Nurses train for emergencies in virtual reality
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether learning CPR through a virtual reality game is better than traditional training for improving nurses' knowledge. Sixty emergency and intensive care nurses were split into two groups: one practiced CPR in VR, while the other used standard methods. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Hidden struggle: study probes mental health link in teens with common hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how often anxiety and depression occur in teenagers with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common hormone condition. Researchers followed 42 teens with PCOS for six months to measure their mental health symptoms. They also checked if starting birt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Mind over muscle: can VR help you imagine your way to stronger legs?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) could help people who have a hard time picturing movements in their mind get more benefit from mental practice. Thirty-two healthy young men did a 4-week leg strengthening program. Some used VR headsets during mental practice, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Chew time matters: how long should you chew caffeine gum?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find out if chewing caffeinated gum for 5 minutes or 10 minutes changes how fast and how much caffeine gets into your blood. Thirty healthy men chewed gum with about 300 mg of caffeine on two separate days, and researchers took blood samples for 3 hours to mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Robotic surgery position may squeeze breathing tube, causing sore throats
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether the special tilted position used during robotic prostate cancer surgery increases pressure in the breathing tube, leading to more sore throats and hoarseness after surgery. Researchers monitored 50 men having either robotic or traditional open prostat…
Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC