Istanbul University

This study looks at whether a 12-week Mediterranean diet can lower oxidative stress and improve blood sugar control in girls aged 10-18 with type 1 diabetes who have high HbA1c levels. Participants will follow a Mediterranean diet and have their blood markers and glucose levels m…

This study aims to create a Turkish version of the CTS-6, a tool doctors use to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will test the tool on 126 people, including healthy volunteers, those with symptoms, and those already diagnosed. The goal is to ensure the tool is accurat…

This study tests two simple, drug-free methods to help women feel less anxious and experience less pain during mammograms and breast ultrasounds. 122 women having these tests for the first time will be split into three groups: one will squeeze a stress ball, another will receive …

This study looks at whether the angle of a wrist splint affects symptoms like pain and numbness in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. About 108 adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel will wear a splint at one of three angles (flexed, neutral, or extended) only at night for 8…

This study looks at whether adding whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) to a standard home exercise program can improve balance, mobility, and reduce fall risk in people with Parkinson's disease. 68 adults aged 50-75 with mild to moderate Parkinson's will be ra…

This study compares a single-color flowable composite resin to multi-color resins for filling cavities in back teeth. Thirty adults with at least four cavities will receive fillings and be followed for five years to see how well the color matches and how the fillings hold up. The…

This study tests whether a wearable activity tracker and a smartphone exercise app can help teenagers (13-18) with cancer feel less tired and improve their daily life. Half of the 50 participants will follow an 8-week video-guided exercise program, while the other half receives s…

This study looks at whether children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have scoliosis (a curved spine) and how it affects their daily function, posture, and disease activity. Researchers will check 200 children aged 8 to 18 using X-rays and quality-of-life surveys. The goa…

This study looks at two different computer-controlled ways to give anesthesia during spinal surgery. The goal is to see which method keeps the patient's heart rate and blood pressure more stable. About 50 adults having spinal surgery will take part, and their vital signs will be …

This study looks at how different amounts of anesthesia gas (low-flow vs normal-flow) affect the heart's electrical activity in 128 adults having gallbladder surgery. The goal is to see if one method is safer for the heart. Participants will have their heart signals measured befo…

This study looks at 250 children having surgery to see if the type of breathing tube used changes the amount of air that gets into their stomach. Doctors will use ultrasound to measure stomach volume before, during, and after surgery. The goal is to find out which airway device i…

This study tests a new monitoring tool called Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi) that may give doctors an earlier warning when a patient's oxygen levels start to drop during throat surgery. 80 adults having planned throat surgery under general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to stan…