Kocaeli University

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (QLB and RLB) for pain relief after lumbar disc surgery. About 84 adults will receive one of the blocks, and researchers will measure pain scores, opioid use, and satisfaction. The goal is to find which block works better for managing…

This study looks at medical records of 50 adults who had a shingles virus infection in their brain or spinal cord. Researchers want to find out what makes some people more likely to get these infections and what affects their recovery. The goal is to better understand the disease…

This study looks at how two types of exercise—walking and cycling—affect certain proteins in the blood that are linked to autophagy, the body's way of cleaning out damaged cells. Forty healthy men aged 18-35 who exercise regularly will have their blood tested before and after eac…