Izmir Tinaztepe University
Clinical trials sponsored by Izmir Tinaztepe University, explained in plain language.
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Board game battles diabetes anxiety
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special board game could help adults with type 2 diabetes who are starting insulin. Researchers wanted to see if playing the game in group sessions would lower anxiety about treatment and help people stick to their care plan better than a standard lect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir Tinaztepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Virtual reality and poetry tested as Drug-Free pain relief after knee surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether simple distraction methods could help adults manage pain after knee replacement surgery. Researchers compared using a virtual reality headset, squeezing a squishy toy, or reading poetry to standard care alone. The main goal was to see if these activities…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir Tinaztepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Video guides beat brochures for faster surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether watching a video before gallbladder surgery helps patients recover better than reading a brochure. 92 patients were randomly assigned to receive either video or brochure instructions about pain management, wound care, and getting back to normal activitie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir Tinaztepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC