Giresun University
Clinical trials sponsored by Giresun University, explained in plain language.
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VR goggles could ease pain of chest tube removal in heart patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset can reduce pain and anxiety when chest tubes are removed after open-heart surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either watch a VR video during the procedure or receive standard care. Pain and anxiety levels wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Giresun University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could common nerve pain drugs be quietly affecting the heart?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is looking at whether two common nerve pain medications, gabapentin and pregabalin, might change inflammation levels or heart function in people with peripheral neuropathic pain. It will follow 75 adults—25 starting gabapentin, 25 starting pregabalin, and 25 healthy co…
Sponsor: Giresun University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC