Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training And Research Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training And Research Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Eye drops during surgery may be unnecessary, new study suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether simply taping the eyelids shut during general anesthesia is enough to protect the cornea, or if adding lubricant eye drops is better. Two hundred adults having non-eye surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The main goal is to see ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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One shot to ease knee pain? new study tests Single-Dose hyaluronic acid
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will look back at medical records of 133 adults aged 40-70 with painful knee osteoarthritis who received a single injection of hyaluronic acid. The goal is to see if one shot can reduce pain, stiffness, and improve function, potentially offering a simpler alternative t…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scalp block before brain surgery cuts opioid need, study says
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving a numbing shot to the scalp before brain surgery (using a head clamp) can lower the amount of strong painkillers needed, keep blood pressure more stable, and reduce inflammation. About 60 adults having planned brain surgery will take part. The g…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could magnets soothe tennis elbow? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (magnetotherapy) can reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Forty adults aged 18–65 will receive either active magnetotherapy or a sham device, plus standard exercise, for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study tests taping technique for scoliosis pain relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding Kinesio Taping to Schroth therapy helps reduce back pain and improve daily function in young adults (ages 18-30) with mild idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will be split into three groups: one gets Schroth therapy plus real Kinesio Taping, one…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can magnets ease carpal tunnel pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-frequency magnetic field therapy (magnetotherapy) can reduce pain and improve function in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either active magnetotherapy, a placebo device, or standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Eye ultrasound may reveal best drug to shield brain during aneurysm surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether remifentanil or esmolol is better at preventing dangerous pressure spikes in the brain when a breathing tube is inserted. Patients with unruptured brain aneurysms scheduled for coil embolization will receive one of the two drugs before intubation. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Ultrasound may outshine standard tests for airway risk in obesity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using ultrasound can better predict if placing a breathing tube will be difficult in obese patients (BMI over 35). Researchers will compare ultrasound measurements of the neck with standard tests like the Mallampati score. 70 adults having planned surg…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Ultrasound may help doctors decide when to remove breathing tubes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 100 ICU patients who are ready to try breathing on their own after being on a ventilator. It compares two methods to check for throat swelling (laryngeal edema): the standard cuff leak test and a newer ultrasound technique. The goal is to see if ultrasound can…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI takes on lymphedema: can ChatGPT help doctors diagnose and treat swelling?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a specially trained AI model (like ChatGPT) to see if it can help doctors correctly diagnose and recommend treatments for lymphedema, lipedema, and venous insufficiency. Researchers will compare the AI's suggestions to current medical guidelines. The goal is …
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Simple pre-op tests may forecast your post-surgery pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 100 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if their pre-surgery anxiety and pain from getting an IV can predict how much pain they feel after the operation. Researchers will measure anxiety with a questionnaire and IV pain with a 0-10 scale, then track p…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New tool could help doctors spot muscle problems after stroke
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks if a tool called the Hypertonia Assessment Tool (HAT) can correctly identify different types of muscle tightness in adults who have had a stroke. The tool was already tested in children with cerebral palsy, but not in adults after stroke. Researchers will test 6…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New oxygen sensor could prevent overdosing oxygen during surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of giving oxygen during surgery when patients are in the beach chair position (sitting up). One method uses standard pulse oximetry, the other adds a new monitor called the Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi). The goal is to see if ORi guidance reduces the cha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Diabetes may change how ankle numbing works during surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well ankle numbing (ankle block) works in people with and without diabetes during foot or ankle surgery. Researchers will measure how fast the numbing starts, how much pain medicine is needed afterward, and if blood sugar control plays a role. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC