Istanbul Arel University
Clinical trials sponsored by Istanbul Arel University, explained in plain language.
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Buzzy buzz and white noise soothe baby vaccination pain, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two simple, drug-free methods to reduce pain in babies during routine vaccinations. 108 infants aged 2-6 months were given either white noise, a vibrating Buzzy device, or standard care. Pain was measured using a standard scale. The goal was to find easy ways to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Mud and movement: simple combo eases back pain in small study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding exercise to mud pack therapy helps people with chronic low back pain. Forty adults were split into two groups: one got mud packs alone, the other got mud packs plus core exercises. After 10 sessions, both groups felt better, but the exercise group…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mapping the sense of touch: new study charts normal sensitivity in the lower leg
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measures normal touch sensitivity in the lower legs of 121 healthy young adults aged 18 to 25. Using a simple monofilament test kit, researchers tested 10 specific spots on each leg to establish what typical sensation looks like. The goal is to create a baseline that d…
Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short online course make future nurses safer with digital health data?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether an online training program can improve nursing students' awareness of digital data security and their attitudes toward managing data in digital health environments. About 110 nursing students are randomly assigned to either receive the training or not. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over movement: new study probes how we imagine actions without moving
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 37 healthy adults to understand how well they can imagine movements (motor imagery) and how that skill relates to body awareness and joint position sense. Participants completed questionnaires and a hand laterality task. The goal was to gather knowledge, not …
Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New scale could help turkish doctors spot swallowing problems after stroke
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked if a Turkish version of the Bolus Residue Scale (BRS) is a reliable way to measure swallowing problems in people who recently had a stroke. Researchers looked at video recordings of 40 patients swallowing and had experts rate the results. The goal was to make s…
Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Neck endurance linked to swallowing problems in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 28 people treated for head and neck cancer to see if neck muscle endurance is related to swallowing problems, breathing, and mouth pressure. Participants completed tests like a neck endurance test, swallowing evaluation, and lung function tests. The goal was …
Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC