Kocaeli University

This study looks at whether doing arm exercises with deep breathing helps heart surgery patients breathe better compared to arm exercises alone. About 90 adults who had planned open-heart surgery will try both methods in the ICU. Researchers will check oxygen levels, breathing ra…

This study tests if an ultrasound-guided nerve block can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after ear surgery. About 56 adults having middle ear surgery will either get the block or standard care. The goal is to see if this approach leads to less pain and fewer side …

This study tests whether letting patients practice with a stoma before their surgery helps lower anxiety and improve how well they adapt afterward. About 58 adults getting a colostomy or ileostomy will be randomly assigned to either receive the stoma simulation or standard care. …

This study compares two types of laparoscopic pectopexy surgery for women with pelvic organ prolapse after hysterectomy. One method uses a mesh to support the vagina, while the other does not. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer relapses and better quality of life, w…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—paravertebral block and erector spinae plane block—for controlling pain during thoracotomy (chest surgery). The goal is to see which method reduces the need for opioid painkillers during and after surgery, using a special pain monitor…

This study looks at children with spastic cerebral palsy (ages 4-18) to see if ultrasound images of their muscles can predict how well they move. Researchers will measure muscle thickness, stiffness, and blood flow, then compare these to standard movement tests. The goal is to fi…