Izmir City Hospital

This study compares two minimally invasive treatments—Silac (laser) and phenol (chemical)—for pilonidal sinus disease, a painful condition that affects young adults. About 200 patients with primary (first-time) disease will be randomly assigned to one treatment and followed for 6…

This trial tests whether a single nerve block (SPENG) can match the pain relief of a combined two-nerve block approach after shoulder arthroscopy. Adults aged 18-70 undergoing elective shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the SPENG block or the combined su…

This study tests whether Tecar therapy, a non-invasive device that delivers high-frequency electromagnetic energy to deep tissues, can reduce pain and disability in people with lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica). Ninety adults with recent-onset symptoms will be randomly assigned to …

This study looks at whether a woman's hormone levels affect how much anesthesia she needs during egg retrieval for IVF. Researchers will measure progesterone and estrogen levels before the procedure and track the amount of propofol used. The goal is to see if higher progesterone …

This study looks at whether blood flow in a small fetal vein, measured by ultrasound, can predict pregnancy outcomes. Researchers will compare 160 pregnant women with and without intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) between 24 and 37 weeks. The goal is to improve early detectio…