Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

This study aims to find the best way to protect children's lungs during surgery. It will test three different breathing support methods given by the ventilator to see which one best prevents lung collapse and reduces strain on the lungs. The study will involve 78 children aged 1 …

This study aims to find the best way to diagnose piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock and leg pain that can mimic sciatica. Researchers will test how accurate common physical exams and checklists are by comparing them to a standard diagnostic injection. The goal i…

This study compares two simple nursing methods to help prevent trouble emptying the bladder after surgery with spinal anesthesia. Adult patients having certain surgeries will be randomly assigned to receive either a cold pack on the lower belly, a gentle massage on the lower back…

This study aims to see if having both parents provide skin-to-skin contact after a cesarean birth helps babies breastfeed better and helps parents bond with their newborn. It will compare 60 families where the father holds the baby skin-to-skin first, followed by the mother, agai…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain for children after circumcision surgery. It will compare two different nerve-block techniques—one injected near the tailbone and one near the penis—to see which provides better and longer-lasting pain relief. The research involv…

This study aims to find out which of two hands-on therapy techniques works better when combined with core-strengthening exercises for people with long-term low back pain. Sixty adults with chronic back pain will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two therapy-plus-exercise…

This study aims to see if watching cute cat videos can help reduce stress and anxiety in first-time pregnant women during a routine fetal health test. Researchers will measure the mothers' stress levels and the baby's heart rate patterns. The goal is to find a simple, enjoyable w…

This study aims to see if practicing guided breathing exercises can help students preparing for university entrance exams. Researchers will work with 60 volunteer 12th-grade students to see if these exercises reduce their test anxiety, improve their ability to focus, and lead to …

This study is testing whether watching a relaxing, AI-generated video can help first-time mothers feel more confident and motivated to breastfeed. Researchers will compare two groups of about 46 new mothers: one group will watch the special video, while the other receives standar…

This study is testing whether a special baby carrier that provides gentle rocking, safe swaddling, and white noise can help newborns recover more comfortably after heart surgery. It will involve 52 infants aged 0-3 months. Researchers will compare babies using this carrier to tho…

This study is testing whether a guided video exercise program (telerehabilitation) helps people recover better after a liver transplant. Researchers will compare two groups: one doing exercises over video calls with a therapist, and another following a standard home exercise plan…

This study is testing whether a specific hand pressure technique, guided by a stress and coping model, can improve quality of life and mental well-being in women going through perimenopause. Sixty women aged 40-54 will learn and practice the hand application daily for two weeks. …

This study aims to see if applying topical oxygen or LED light therapy can help heal painful nipple cracks in new mothers. It will involve 51 breastfeeding mothers with nipple cracks, who will receive either oxygen therapy, light therapy, or standard care. Researchers will measur…

This study is testing if adding a small extra step to a common knee cyst treatment works better. The treatment drains a painful fluid-filled cyst behind the knee and injects medication. The extra step, called fenestration, involves making tiny holes in the cyst wall to help it dr…

This study aims to see if using a soft hand exercise ring while doing breathing exercises can help reduce pain and anxiety for first-time mothers during active labor. It will compare 86 women using the ring to a group receiving standard care. The goal is to find a simple, drug-fr…

This study aims to see if a special injection using a sugar-water solution is more effective than dry needling for treating buttock muscle pain in people with piriformis syndrome. Researchers will compare the two treatments in 42 adults to find out which provides better and longe…

This study aims to find the best way to keep patients comfortable and calm during cataract surgery. It will compare using just numbing eye drops to using eye drops plus one or two calming medications given through an IV. Researchers will measure patient satisfaction, comfort leve…

This study is testing whether a special eye exercise program can help older adults in nursing homes sleep better. Researchers will have 68 participants follow a 3-month program of guided eye movements and weekly coaching sessions. They want to see if this approach improves sleep …

This study is testing if using a Nintendo Switch video game for exercise is better than traditional online workouts for young people with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS). About 30 participants, aged 12 to 22, will be randomly assigned to do either standard exercises or …

This study aims to see whether a Pilates program or a standard exercise program works better for older adults who are becoming frail or are already frail. Researchers will enroll 40 participants aged 60+ and randomly assign them to do either Pilates or conventional exercises twic…

This study is testing whether singing lullabies to babies during bath time can help new mothers. Researchers want to see if this simple activity improves the emotional bond with the baby, reduces feelings of postpartum depression, and increases a mother's confidence in her parent…

This study is testing whether a specially designed pillow can help children feel less anxious and more comfortable after surgery for a broken arm. The pillow combines a sling, an elevation cushion, and a cooling pack in a child-friendly teddy bear design. Researchers will compare…

This study aims to find out if a standard balance test for fall risk can be done just as reliably over a video call as it can in person. Researchers will have 52 older adults take the same balance test twice—once face-to-face and once via video—to compare the results. The goal is…

This study aims to gather precise measurements for placing nerve blocks in children undergoing penile surgery. Researchers will measure exactly where and how deep to insert needles to reach the correct nerve for pain relief. The goal is to create better guidelines for doctors per…

This study aims to see if a specific teaching technique, called the 'teach-back' method, can help improve women's health literacy. Health literacy is a person's ability to find, understand, and use health information. The researchers will compare two groups of 74 women total: one…

This study aims to understand how a partner's support affects sexual quality of life in women after menopause. Researchers will survey 84 postmenopausal women about their relationships and sexual well-being. The goal is to learn how emotional and practical support from a partner …

This study is testing if a simple color card helps parents monitor their newborn's skin for signs of jaundice at home. Researchers want to see if using the card leads to earlier detection and fewer emergency hospital visits, while also checking if it affects breastfeeding. The st…

This study aims to see if providing education to patients after urologic surgery improves their attitudes toward preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections and lowers their anxiety. It will involve 70 male patients who are discharged with a urinary catheter. Research…

This study aims to understand how different physical abilities are connected in young artistic gymnasts. Researchers will measure 25 gymnasts aged 7-12 on their jumping height, balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and foot posture. The goal is to see how these factors relate to…

This study aims to find out if taking caffeine in different ways helps build more muscle and strength from weight training. Researchers will compare three caffeine schedules in 180 young men who don't normally use caffeine and don't currently exercise. The goal is to understand i…

This study aims to understand and predict who develops long-term pain after getting a pacemaker or similar heart device. Researchers will follow 180 patients for a year, measuring their pain and quality of life. The goal is to use this data to build an artificial intelligence too…