Izmir Katip Celebi University

This study tests whether a flavored pain-relief spray or a serving of ice cream can reduce throat pain and improve voice quality after thyroid removal surgery. About 100 adults who have never had neck surgery will receive one of these treatments or a placebo five hours after thei…

This study looks at whether corrective exercises can reduce pain, improve daily function, and help walking in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will enroll 70 adults who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. Participants will do specific exercises, and their walking …

This study tests three methods of monitoring the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during breast surgery. Too much pressure can cause sore throat, hoarseness, and trouble swallowing after the operation. About 90 women having elective breast surgery will be randomly assigned t…

This study looks at whether measuring changes in exhaled carbon dioxide during a leg-raising maneuver can help predict if a critically ill patient on a breathing machine needs more fluids. Researchers will observe 68 adults in the intensive care unit and compare this simple, non-…

This study looks at 48 critically ill adults on ventilators to see which method better predicts if they need more fluids. Doctors will compare a standard blood pressure measure (pulse pressure variation) with an ultrasound-based heart measurement (LVOT VTI) during a leg-raising t…