Kocaeli University

This study tests two different oxygen delivery methods during ERCP, a procedure done under deep sedation. About 74 adults will be randomly assigned to receive oxygen through either a high-flow nasal cannula or a Microstream Advance nasal cannula. The goal is to see which device b…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (genicular block and IPACK block) given alongside a standard adductor canal block to control pain after total knee replacement. About 72 adults having knee surgery will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure how m…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard hand therapy improves recovery after flexor tendon surgery. Sixty-six adults who had hand tendon repair will be split into two groups: one gets usual rehab plus 20 minutes of VR hand games daily for 4 weeks, th…

This study looks at whether listening to calming music during the first radiation session can lower anxiety, stress, and pain for cancer patients. 72 adults starting radiation treatment will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other also hears 15-20 minutes of m…

This study tests a fun, game-based therapy that uses muscle signals to help people with a type of constipation called dyssynergic defecation. The therapy aims to improve quality of life and sleep. The study will include 36 adults aged 18 to 70 who have had chronic constipation fo…

This study will use ultrasound to measure stomach volume in 220 adults (with and without diabetes) before elective surgery. The goal is to see if standard fasting guidelines (no food for 6-8 hours, clear liquids for 2 hours) are enough to ensure an empty stomach in diabetic patie…

This study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive eye ultrasound can predict a type of headache that sometimes happens after spinal anesthesia during C-sections. Researchers will measure the optic nerve sheath diameter in 220 women before and after their C-section and track who …

This study will compare two pain-relief methods—quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and transversus abdominis plane block (TAP)—in 20 children aged 1-6 years having inguinal hernia surgery. The goal is to measure how much of the numbing drug bupivacaine gets into the blood and how wel…

This study looks at whether a 5-week community-based occupational therapy program can help Syrian refugees in Turkey feel more included and able to take part in everyday activities. Sixteen adults will be split into two groups: one gets the therapy program, the other gets a singl…