Istanbul Gelisim University
Clinical trials sponsored by Istanbul Gelisim University, explained in plain language.
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Ear zap speeds up athlete recovery, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can help young athletes recover more quickly after exercise. Forty healthy amateur football players aged 18-25 participated. The researchers measured breath…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:09 UTC
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Neck pain relief at home: online exercise program shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 6-week exercise program done at home through video calls could help people with chronic neck pain. Fifty adults aged 18-55 with neck pain for at least 3 months took part. The program focused on guided physiotherapy exercises to reduce pain, improve sle…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:52 UTC
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Ear zaps plus exercise show promise for fibromyalgia relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive nerve stimulation device placed on the ear (taVNS) combined with a home exercise program in 90 adults with fibromyalgia. Participants were split into three groups: one-sided stimulation, both ears, or exercise alone. The goal was to see if the dev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Speed vs. percentage: which training boosts performance more?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two ways of doing resistance training—velocity-based (focusing on movement speed) and percentage-based (using a fixed weight percentage)—to see which improves athletic skills like jumping, sprinting, agility, and strength. Twenty male university athletes trai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:55 UTC
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Gum graft study reveals how patients feel after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how free gingival graft surgery—a procedure to fix gum problems—affects patients' satisfaction and oral quality of life. Researchers followed 49 adults with thin or missing gum tissue, measuring their pain, satisfaction, and overall mouth health before and af…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Ear zaps after jogging: the new recovery hack?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (the vagus nerve) right after running can help healthy young adults recover faster. Sixty inactive but healthy people aged 18-35 took part. Researchers measured heart rate and blood lactate to see if the stimulation made…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Worried before gum surgery? study shows it may impact your recovery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 36 adults who needed gum graft surgery to see how their anxiety before the procedure affected their quality of life during the first month after surgery. Researchers measured anxiety levels and asked patients about their oral health daily for a week and again…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC
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Squat science: new test may reveal hidden fatigue in Gym-Goers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring how fast you can lift a weight (load-velocity relationship) can show how tired your leg muscles are after doing multiple sets of squats. Twenty-eight healthy men who regularly lift weights did different squat routines, and researchers checke…
Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC