Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

This study is looking at women who have low iron levels but have not yet developed anemia. Researchers want to see if giving dietary advice for two months, followed by a one-month course of iron pills, can prevent anemia from developing and improve symptoms like fatigue. The goal…

This study is testing whether a 12-week exercise program can help control multiple sclerosis (MS) and improve daily function. Researchers will enroll 40 people with MS to compare those doing the exercises (a mix of in-person and video sessions) to a group that does not. They will…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive stimulation of a nerve in the ear, combined with robot-assisted arm training, can help people recover better after a stroke. It will involve 30 adults who had a stroke at least six months ago and still have significant arm weak…

This study is testing if a combination of two therapies can help people regain arm and hand function after a stroke. One therapy uses gentle electrical stimulation on the ear, and the other uses a robot to help guide repetitive arm movements. Researchers will compare this combina…

This study is testing a new type of PET scan to help doctors better identify which men with low-risk prostate cancer can safely choose 'active surveillance'—monitoring the cancer without immediate surgery or radiation. Researchers want to see if this scan is more accurate than cu…

This study is testing a walking assessment tool to see if it reliably measures walking difficulties in children with juvenile arthritis. Researchers will compare 52 children with arthritis to healthy children while they perform walking tasks like navigating obstacles and climbing…

This study is testing a set of simple, evidence-based steps to keep healthy newborn babies warm right after birth. Researchers want to see if this 'temperature care bundle' helps stabilize the baby's vital signs and makes it easier to start breastfeeding successfully. The study w…

This study is testing a mental training technique called Graded Motor Imagery to see if it can provide immediate benefits for people with chronic ankle instability. Researchers will measure changes in pain, muscle strength, balance, and the feeling of instability in 48 participan…

This study aims to see if giving morphine during heart bypass surgery helps reduce pain in the first day after the operation. It will involve 60 patients who are randomly assigned to either receive extra morphine during surgery or continue with standard pain control. Researchers …

This study aims to see if a fun, video game-based exercise program (exergaming) works better than traditional neuromuscular exercises for improving walking, balance, and thinking skills in older adults. Researchers will enroll 60 people aged 65 and older who are showing early sig…

This study is testing two different ways to help children with juvenile arthritis get stronger and move better. Kids will either do traditional core-strengthening exercises or use video games (exergaming) designed for core training. Researchers want to see which approach is bette…

This study is testing whether teaching patients about their rotator cuff-related shoulder pain can help reduce their pain and improve function on its own. Researchers will work with 116 adults who have had shoulder pain for at least a month to see who benefits most from this educ…

This study is testing a special nutrition program designed to help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after their breathing tube is removed. The program uses a specific assessment to guide what and how patients eat, aiming to prevent swallowing problems and reduce the risk…

This study is testing whether adding the Feldenkrais method—a type of mindful movement training—to standard neck exercises helps people with forward head posture. Researchers will work with 60 adults who spend long hours at a desk to see if this combined approach improves neck st…

This study is comparing two types of exercise programs for adults with flexible flat feet. Researchers want to see if using a biofeedback device during foot-strengthening exercises leads to better improvements in foot posture, balance, and daily function than doing the exercises …

This study is testing if a targeted numbing injection, called a TAP block, can reduce pain for patients undergoing common heart procedures like angiograms. Researchers will give the nerve block to some patients and compare their pain and satisfaction levels to patients who do not…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality (VR) relaxation program can help manage symptoms and improve well-being for pregnant women hospitalized with preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition. Researchers will compare the VR program to a traditional in-person r…

This study is testing whether two gentle exercise programs, Tai Chi and yoga, can help improve flexibility, reduce anxiety, and lead to better sleep in healthy women. Forty women aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to do either Tai Chi or yoga for 45 minutes, twice a week, for e…

This study is testing two different ways to deliver anesthesia during brain surgery to see which one leads to better recovery. It will compare a computer-controlled method with a manual method in 70 patients. The main goal is to see if one method lowers the risk of post-surgery c…

This study is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation device worn on the ear, combined with physical therapy exercises, can help reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with frozen shoulder. Researchers will compare the real device to a fake one to see if it p…

This study is testing whether changing how people focus their attention during knee-strengthening exercises can help reduce pain and improve function for individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee). Researchers will compare two mental strategies—focusing interna…

This study is testing if two simple, drug-free methods can help ease the pain of childbirth. Researchers are comparing warm lower-back massage using a cherry pit bag and a partner-assisted warm shower against standard care. They will measure pain levels and overall birth experien…

This study is testing whether a specific set of exercises called the Schroth method can help improve posture in children with a rounded upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). 56 children will be randomly assigned to either do the 8-week Schroth exercise program or receive standard …

This study aims to see if giving a higher dose of the anesthetic drug propofol during heart surgery reduces nausea and vomiting afterward. Researchers will observe 60 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, comparing those who receive a high dose to those who receive…

This study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) to train patients before colorectal cancer surgery is better than standard written brochures. It aims to see if VR can lower anxiety, make patients feel more prepared, and help them recover faster after the operation. The r…

This study aims to learn how the right side of the heart changes in people who receive an implantable heart device like a pacemaker. Researchers will check 40 participants before their device is placed and again six months later using heart scans and a simple blood test. The goal…

This study aims to better understand 'hidden hearing loss,' a condition where people have normal hearing test results but struggle to understand speech in noisy places. Researchers will test 63 adults to see if specific brainwave measurements are linked to their real-world diffic…

This study looks back at medical records to see if using anesthesia without opioids leads to less confusion and agitation in children after ear, nose, and throat surgeries. It will compare about 120 children who received standard opioid-based anesthesia to those who received opio…

This study aims to test a Turkish version of a questionnaire designed to measure what parents and future parents know and think about toxic chemicals in the environment and how they affect children's health. Researchers will enroll 204 healthy adults to see if the questionnaire i…

This study aims to see if a special heart ultrasound, done right when a patient is admitted to the hospital for worsening heart failure, can predict who is most likely to be re-hospitalized or die later. Researchers will scan 76 patients before they receive their main IV treatmen…

This study aims to understand how support from a partner affects a first-time mother's confidence in parenting and her risk of postpartum depression. Researchers are surveying 193 mothers within their first year after childbirth to measure their perceived partner support, parenti…

This study aims to see if simple mobility tests can be done reliably over video calls for older adults living at home. Researchers will compare results from video assessments with traditional in-person tests, and also include a group of younger adults for comparison. The goal is …

This study is testing a new questionnaire designed to measure how aware people are of their posture and their daily habits. Researchers will give the questionnaire to 128 people diagnosed with a rounded upper back (postural hyperkyphosis) and then give it to them again two weeks …

This study aims to find out if using infrared heat or a therapeutic massage is better as a warm-up before exercise. Researchers will measure how these methods affect jump height, balance, and flexibility in 100 healthy young adults. The goal is to gather knowledge to help people …

This study observes how patients recover after two common anesthesia methods used during minimally invasive chest surgery. Researchers will follow 100 adults undergoing this surgery, comparing how quickly they wake up and leave recovery when given intravenous versus inhaled anest…

This study aims to understand how heavy smartphone and video game use might be linked to health problems in university students. Researchers will survey about 200 physiotherapy students to see if these digital habits are connected to less physical activity, poor sleep, higher str…

This study aims to understand if there's a connection between how well young adults understand artificial intelligence and how well they understand sexual health. Researchers will survey 269 Turkish-speaking adults aged 18-24 about their digital habits, AI knowledge, and sexual h…

This study aims to understand if lying on your back or stomach during surgery affects how often your lungs partially collapse, a common issue after anesthesia. Researchers will use simple, safe ultrasound scans on 80 adults having planned surgery to compare the two positions. The…