Istinye University

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction to low-intensity aerobic exercise helps people with COPD more than standard pulmonary rehabilitation. 34 adults aged 40-80 with stable COPD will be split into two groups: one doing standard rehab, the other adding blood flow …

This study looks at whether adding pain neuroscience education to a walking program can reduce belly pain, symptom severity, and stress hormone levels in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). About 33 adults with IBS will be split into three groups: walking only, walking pl…

This study looks at whether a 4-week program of rhythm-based stabilization exercises can improve shoulder blade control, arm function, and movement range in professional video gamers who have scapular dyskinesis (a condition where the shoulder blade moves abnormally). About 42 ga…

This study will test whether playing active video games as part of a pulmonary rehab program can improve breathing and exercise ability in 42 adults with mild-to-moderate interstitial lung disease. Participants will be split into two groups: one doing video game-based exercises a…

This study tests whether a special nerve block called M-TAPA can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic hysterectomy. About 60 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard pain care. The main goal i…

This study tests if placing a cold stone on the neck for 5 seconds before an IV can lower pain in people with obesity (BMI over 30). About 150 adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to get the cold treatment or standard care. Pain levels and vital signs will be …

This study looks at whether a single session of a mental practice technique (watching and imagining a reaching motion) can immediately improve arm movement smoothness in stroke survivors. About 28 adults aged 40-80 who have had a stroke and have some arm movement will participate…

This study looks at whether an 8-week breathing muscle training program can help people with moderate obstructive sleep apnea think more clearly, improve blood flow to the brain, and support the brain's natural repair processes. About 42 adults will be randomly assigned to real t…

This study will check if low bicarbonate levels in the blood can help predict which adult ICU patients will have trouble with tube feeding. Researchers will monitor 70 patients for 72 hours after they start feeding. The goal is to find a simple way to identify feeding intolerance…

This study looks at how smoking affects the ability to exercise and feelings of breathlessness and tiredness in young adult smokers aged 18 to 30. Researchers will measure walking distance, sit-stand tests, and use questionnaires to understand these effects. The goal is to spot e…

This study will check if certain blood test results, taken before nose surgery (septorhinoplasty), can help predict how much pain a person feels right after the operation. Researchers will look at the records of 110 adults to see if there is a link. The goal is to find a simple w…

This study looks at whether professional e-sports players are more physically fit than amateur players. Researchers will measure reaction time, endurance, and grip strength in 40 adults aged 18-30. The goal is to understand how gaming level relates to physical health.

This study will check if measuring belly muscle thickness with ultrasound before surgery can help predict how much pain medicine older patients need after abdominal surgery. Researchers will track pain scores and opioid use in 62 patients aged 65 and older during the first 24 hou…

This study looks at whether a simple bedside test called the ROX index, measured before surgery, can help predict which patients will have low oxygen levels right after ear, nose, or throat surgery. Researchers will observe 80 adults undergoing planned septorhinoplasty or sinus s…

This study watches how the diaphragm moves before and after gallbladder removal surgery. It aims to see if changes in diaphragm movement are linked to lower oxygen levels after the operation. The study will involve 62 adults and uses ultrasound to measure the diaphragm. No new tr…

This study looks at whether a simple breathing measurement taken before weight-loss surgery can predict if a patient will have low oxygen levels in the first 12 hours after the operation. Researchers will study 80 adults having weight-loss surgery and check how well the ROX index…

This study looks at whether Kinesio Taping can immediately improve hand and arm performance in healthy adults. 36 participants will be randomly assigned to receive real Kinesio Taping, a sham (fake) taping, or no taping at all. The goal is to see if any improvements come from the…

This study observes how carbon dioxide gas used during laparoscopic weight-loss surgery changes blood bicarbonate levels. Researchers will track 85 adults having sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass to see if these changes relate to how ready patients are to leave the hospital af…

This study looks at whether combining two blood markers—uric acid/albumin ratio and lactate—can help predict which older adults (65+) with sepsis will develop kidney injury, need blood pressure support, or die within 28 days. Researchers will follow 80 ICU patients without initia…

This study will watch 100 adults after they have a sedated upper GI endoscopy to see how often their oxygen levels drop in the recovery room. Researchers want to learn how long these drops last and if they cause any problems. The goal is to better understand this risk so doctors …

This study will measure oxygen levels in 64 adults shortly after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Researchers want to see if body weight and a sleep apnea risk score (STOP-BANG) affect how well patients recover oxygen. No treatments are tested—only observations are made.

This study checks how much surgeons know about getting patients ready for surgery. About 60 doctors will take a test before and after a training session. The goal is to see if training improves their knowledge and helps make surgery safer.

This study watches 90 adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery to see if the way the breathing machine is set affects lung complications after surgery. Researchers will record machine settings during surgery and check for issues like low oxygen or need for breathing help afte…

This study observes 90 adults undergoing nose surgery to see if a standard dose of tranexamic acid (a drug to reduce bleeding) affects how often anesthesiologists need to adjust pain medication during the procedure. The goal is to understand if patient weight plays a role in anes…

This study looks at whether a special six-week exercise program for the brain and body can improve shooting accuracy and muscle control in teenage archers. About 22 athletes aged 15 to 18 will either do the program or continue their usual training. The goal is to see if these exe…

This study looks at 100 adults having their thyroid gland removed to see how different pain relief methods affect recovery and swallowing pain. Researchers will observe patients under normal care without giving any new treatments. The goal is to learn which approach leads to bett…

This study checks if a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) works well for ICU patients who cannot describe their breathing trouble. Researchers will compare the scale's scores with carbon dioxide levels measured by a breathing monitor. 64 adults w…

This study looks at how people with long-term low back pain (lasting 3 months or more) perceive their body's signals, their physical activity, and their emotional state. Researchers will ask 130 adults aged 18-65 to complete questionnaires about these factors. The goal is to bett…

This study watches 100 adults having gallbladder surgery to see how their weight, sleep apnea risk, and pain relief method relate to oxygen levels right after surgery. No new treatments are given—only standard care. The goal is to better understand who might have trouble breathin…

This study looks at what makes it easier or harder for Turkish young people (ages 15-24) to be physically active. Researchers will survey 318 healthy volunteers about their activity levels, stress, and daytime sleepiness. The goal is to understand these factors so better programs…

This study looks at 40 teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to see if joint hypermobility (being extra flexible) and foot posture (like flat feet or high arches) are linked to how severe their spine curve is. Researchers will measure flexibility with the Beighton test a…

This study observes 110 adult ICU patients with sepsis to see if high oxygen levels in the first 24 hours are linked to changes in a blood marker called uric acid/albumin ratio, which reflects oxidative stress. No new treatments are given; researchers simply measure existing oxyg…

This study watches how different pain relief methods work after a type of kidney stone surgery called PCNL. Researchers will track pain levels and opioid use in 75 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to see which method is safest and most effective, without changing the care patients …

This study looks back at medical records of 66 women who had a mastectomy to see which pain relief method worked best. It compares standard pain medication, a nerve block called rhomboid intercostal block (RIB), and a combination of RIB with another nerve block. The goal is to fi…