Istinye University

This study is testing if a gentler form of exercise can help people with COPD. Researchers will compare standard pulmonary rehab exercises to the same program where cycling is done at a lower intensity while wearing a cuff that mildly restricts blood flow in the legs. The goal is…

This study is testing whether a specific nerve block given before surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after a laparoscopic hysterectomy. Sixty women having this common surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard pain car…

This study aims to see if using video games for exercise training can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) breathe better and improve their ability to exercise. It will compare a video game-based rehab program to standard physical therapy in 42 participants. The goal …

This study is testing a 4-week exercise program designed to help video gamers who have poor shoulder blade control, a condition known as scapular dyskinesis. Researchers will enroll 42 healthy gamers to see if performing specific rhythm-based stabilization exercises on stable and…

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after kidney stone removal surgery. Researchers will observe 75 patients to compare different pain relief methods doctors already use in practice. The goal is to identify which approaches work best to control pain while minimizi…

This study is testing whether an 8-week breathing muscle training program can help people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers want to see if the training improves memory, attention, and other thinking skills, increases oxygen flow to the brain, and supports the brain's natu…

This study is testing if a simple, 5-second application of a cold marble to the side of the neck can reduce the pain of getting an IV needle inserted in obese patients. Researchers will compare pain levels in 150 patients who either receive the cold patch or get the standard IV p…

This study is testing a new 6-week exercise program designed to help teen archers shoot more accurately. The program focuses on balance, core strength, and visual training. Researchers will measure changes in muscle activity, posture, and target scores to see if the training impr…

This study looks back at medical records to compare three different approaches to managing pain after breast removal surgery. Researchers will examine pain levels, opioid medication use, and patient satisfaction in 66 women who had surgery between October 2024 and 2025. The goal …

This study is testing if a program of walking combined with education about how pain works in the body is better than walking alone for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It will involve 33 adults with IBS who will be split into groups doing either just walking, walking …

This study aims to understand if professional e-sports players have different physical fitness levels compared to amateur players. Researchers will measure things like reaction time, strength, endurance, and flexibility in 40 young adults who play video games at different intensi…

This study aims to find out if a simple breathing measurement taken before surgery can predict which patients will have low oxygen levels in the first 12 hours after weight loss surgery. Researchers will observe 80 adults undergoing bariatric surgery, measuring their breathing sc…

This study aims to measure how much surgical doctors currently know about preparing patients for surgery. It will test 60 surgeons before and after a training session to see if their knowledge improves. The goal is to identify gaps in awareness and use the results to create bette…

This study aims to understand how the carbon dioxide gas used during laparoscopic weight-loss surgery affects patients' blood chemistry. Researchers will observe 85 adults having sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery to see if changes in blood bicarbonate levels are linked…

This study aims to see if a simple pre-surgery blood test can predict how much pain a patient will feel after nose surgery. Researchers will observe 110 adults having elective nose surgery and compare their blood test results with their reported pain scores after the operation. T…

This study aims to see if a quick, non-invasive breathing measurement taken before surgery can help predict which patients might have low oxygen levels right after nose or sinus surgery. Researchers will observe 80 adults having these elective procedures to see if the pre-surgery…

This study aims to understand if the size and shape of a person's arms and hands are related to how well they can perform tasks with their hands and how quickly they react. Researchers will measure 46 healthy young adults and have them complete simple skill and reaction tests. Th…

This study aims to understand how often and for how long patients experience low oxygen levels after a sedated upper endoscopy (stomach scope). Researchers will monitor 100 adults during their recovery to see if these episodes cause any problems. The goal is to gather information…

This study aims to understand what factors might affect a patient's oxygen levels right after gallbladder surgery. Researchers will observe 100 adults having this routine surgery and measure their oxygen levels. They will look for connections with the patient's weight, risk of sl…

This study aims to understand what makes it easier or harder for young people in Turkey to be physically active. Researchers will survey 318 healthy volunteers aged 15-24 about their activity levels, stress, and sleepiness. The goal is to gather information to help design better …

This study aims to understand if the effective dose of a common bleeding control drug (tranexamic acid) varies by patient weight and affects how often an anesthesiologist needs to adjust pain medication during nose surgery. Researchers will observe 90 adults undergoing elective s…

This study aims to understand if certain settings on the breathing machine used during keyhole abdominal surgery are linked to lung problems after the operation. Researchers will observe 90 patients, recording the machine's settings during their surgery without changing their nor…

This study aims to understand if having very flexible joints or certain foot postures is connected to how severe a spinal curve (scoliosis) is in teenagers. Researchers will measure joint flexibility and foot alignment in 40 teens diagnosed with scoliosis to look for patterns. Th…

This study aims to understand how a specific tilted position during keyhole gallbladder surgery affects patients' oxygen levels right after the operation. It will compare results between obese and non-obese patients and check if a common sleep apnea screening score helps predict …

This study aims to understand if the amount of oxygen given to sepsis patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) affects a marker of stress and inflammation in their blood. Researchers will observe 110 adult ICU patients with sepsis, measuring their oxygen levels and a specific bl…

This study aims to understand how people's awareness of their own body, their emotions, and their activity levels connect to their experience of chronic low back pain. Researchers will ask 130 adults with long-term back pain to fill out questionnaires about these topics. The goal…

This study aims to see if two common blood tests, when used together, can help doctors predict which older patients with sepsis are most at risk for serious complications. Researchers will observe 80 patients aged 65 and older who are admitted to the ICU with sepsis. The goal is …

This study aims to understand how gallbladder surgery affects breathing muscles and oxygen levels afterward. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement in 62 patients before and after their operation. By tracking these changes, they hope to learn why some patie…

This study aims to validate a Turkish version of a tool that helps nurses and doctors assess breathing distress in critically ill patients who cannot communicate, such as those on ventilators or heavily sedated. Researchers will test the tool by comparing its scores against readi…

This study aims to see if a single session of 'neuro-athletic training'—a warm-up that includes special eye and brain exercises—can immediately improve physical performance more than a standard warm-up. Researchers will compare two groups of 22 healthy young adults, measuring cha…