Kocaeli University

This study aims to see if a simple, non-invasive eye ultrasound can predict which women will get a severe headache after spinal anesthesia for a cesarean section. Researchers will measure the width of the optic nerve sheath in 220 women before and after their C-section. The goal …

This study is testing whether adding a virtual reality game system to standard hand therapy helps people recover better after surgery for a hand tendon injury. It will compare two groups of 66 adults: one gets standard rehab plus 20 minutes of VR games five days a week for a mont…

This study is testing if a video game-based therapy can improve quality of life and sleep for people with dyssynergic defecation, a chronic bowel coordination disorder. Participants will use a system that turns muscle control exercises into a game, aiming to make therapy more eng…

This study aims to see if listening to calming music during a patient's first radiation therapy session can make the experience easier. Researchers will compare 72 cancer patients receiving standard care to those who also get a 15-20 minute music therapy session. They will measur…

This study aims to find which of two nerve-blocking techniques works better for pain relief after knee replacement surgery. Researchers will compare a genicular nerve block with an IPACK block, both given alongside a standard adductor canal block, in 72 patients. The goal is to r…

This study aims to find the better method for managing pain in young children (ages 1-6) after hernia surgery. It compares two types of nerve blocks (injections that numb the area) by measuring pain levels and the amount of pain medication that gets into the child's bloodstream. …

This study is testing a community program designed to help Syrian refugees in Turkey overcome barriers to participating in daily activities and feeling part of society. Sixteen adult refugees will be split into two groups: one will attend a five-week program of group sessions foc…

This study aims to understand if standard pre-surgery fasting rules work the same for people with diabetes. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure stomach volume in 220 adults with and without diabetes who are scheduled for elective surgery. The goal is to see if diabetes, wh…