Gazi University

This study tests whether a newer type of dialysis filter (medium cut-off membrane) can better manage bone and mineral problems common in people with end-stage kidney disease. Thirty adults on maintenance dialysis will try both the new and standard filters for three months each. R…

This study tests whether a newer type of dialysis filter (medium cut-off membrane) can reduce inflammation and improve heart function better than the standard filter in people with end-stage kidney disease. Thirty adults on maintenance hemodialysis will use each filter for three …

This study tests whether a device that delivers sound waves (shock wave therapy) can help reduce leg swelling and improve quality of life in people with lower limb lymphedema. Thirty-six adults who are already using standard care will either get real or fake (sham) treatments twi…

This study tests whether doing art activities (like drawing or painting) can reduce fatigue, anxiety, and improve quality of life in adults with blood cancers. Fifty-two patients will be split into two groups: one gets six art sessions over two weeks, the other gets standard care…

This study tests whether a short, nurse-guided digital art program on a tablet can lower anxiety and emotional distress in children aged 7-12 in the pediatric ICU. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to either the art program or standard care. Researchers will measure change…

This study tests a 4-week art-based program that combines relaxation exercises with creative activities like emotion-color mapping and gratitude mandalas. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety, improves emotion regulation, and lessens symptom burden in 60 adolescents aged 10-1…

This study tests a 5-week vision board program designed to increase hope and psychological strength in teenagers who have been undergoing cancer treatment for at least six months. Sixty adolescents aged 12 to 18 will be randomly assigned to either the vision board program or stan…

This study tests whether an AI-assisted art therapy program can help children aged 10-18 feel better emotionally and physically during chemotherapy. Over four days, kids create art with AI guidance to reduce anxiety and symptom burden. The trial involves 60 participants and compa…

This study tests whether a mobile app that provides education, counseling, and monitoring can help adults with a new intestinal stoma adapt better and improve their quality of life. About 66 participants will either get standard care or standard care plus the app for six months. …

This study will test whether adding a specific Mulligan mobilization technique to standard physiotherapy helps people with chronic low back pain more than physiotherapy alone. Thirty adults will be split into three groups: one gets hip rotation mobilization, another gets a straig…

This study looks at how different types of dialysis affect heart health, bone metabolism, inflammation, and quality of life in people with end-stage kidney disease. Researchers will compare patients on hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and automated periton…

This study looks at three different ways to use ultrasound to measure the inferior vena cava, a large vein that helps doctors assess a patient's fluid status in emergencies. The standard method uses a view from under the ribs, but this can be blocked by obesity or other factors. …

This study will follow 120 women having surgery for common anal conditions like fissures, hemorrhoids, or fistulas. Researchers want to see if their sexual function improves after surgery. Participants will fill out questionnaires before surgery and at 3 and 6 months after. The g…

This study will follow 100 people with severe obesity who are starting a GLP-1 drug (like Ozempic or Wegovy) to see if it causes new anal or rectal problems within the first 3 months. Participants will have a check-up before starting the drug and again after 3 months to look for …

This study will test whether creating visual mind maps helps nursing students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. About 65 students will be split into two groups: one using mind maps and the other using standard methods. Over five weeks, they will work on …

This study tests whether a two-week healthy lifestyle education program can improve skills like hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity in 526 children aged 8-10. The program is delivered in two sessions at a primary school. Researchers will measure changes using a validated qu…

This study looks at whether using crossword puzzles can help nursing students learn how to give medications through injections or IVs. About 80 second-year nursing students will be split into two groups: one that uses crosswords alongside regular lessons, and one that only gets r…

This study looks at how doing mental tasks—like naming objects or remembering words—changes the way people with Parkinson's disease walk. Researchers will compare 30 people with Parkinson's to healthy adults of the same age and sex. The goal is to find out which type of thinking …

This study looks at whether using artificial intelligence with virtual reality can improve how nursing students care for patients as a whole person. About 80 fourth-year nursing students will be split into two groups: one gets AI-supported VR training, the other gets traditional …

This study tests whether a gamified education program helps nursing students learn stoma care better than traditional teaching. 72 fourth-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either the game-based or standard training. Their knowledge and skills will be tested befor…

This study looks at whether using word searches and case-based puzzles can help nursing students learn about stoma care better than traditional lectures. About 87 second-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either puzzle-based learning or standard teaching. Their kn…

This study tests whether low-intensity aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) is safe and effective for people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). BFR uses a cuff to partially block blood flow, which may help build muscle with less strain. Thirty participants will t…

This study compares two surgeries for a torn ACL: the standard reconstruction and a newer repair technique. Researchers will measure muscle strength, knee stability, and balance in 45 adults who had one of these surgeries at least a year ago. The goal is to find which approach le…

This study looks at whether creative drama workshops can help nursing students become more culturally competent. About 80 senior nursing students will be split into two groups: one that takes the workshops and one that doesn't. Researchers will measure changes in cultural awarene…

This study looks at whether a 6-minute pegboard and ring test—a simple, low-cost task of moving rings between pegs—can reliably measure upper body exercise capacity in people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will compare the results to standard cardiopulmonary exercise t…