Kocaeli University

This study compares two oxygen delivery devices—high-flow nasal cannula and Microstream Advance nasal cannula—during ERCP, a procedure done under deep sedation. The goal is to see which one better prevents oxygen desaturation. 74 adults scheduled for ERCP will be randomly assigne…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence-assisted educational video can reduce kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and improve readiness for hospital discharge in people undergoing total knee replacement. Half of the 72 participants will watch the AI video before their fi…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence-assisted breathing exercises can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve breathing in 111 patients recovering from open heart surgery. Participants will follow an AI-generated video to perform rhythmic breathing for three days. Researche…

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 whether a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near a nerve in the ear) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after middle ear surgery. About 56 adults having ear surgery will be randomly assigned to get the nerve block or standard care. The main…

This study tests whether having patients practice with a stoma bag one day before surgery can lower their anxiety and help them adjust afterward. About 58 adults scheduled for stoma surgery will either get this simulation or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels …

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—to see which controls pain better during and after thoracotomy (lung surgery). The goal is to reduce the amount of opioids needed during surgery and improve recovery. Sixty adults sch…

This study looks at whether a 5-week community-based occupational therapy program can improve Syrian refugees' ability to take part in daily activities, feel a sense of fairness, and connect with others. Sixteen adult refugees in Turkey will be split into two groups: one gets the…

This study examines how walking and cycling affect cartilage biomarkers in the blood of healthy men aged 20-35. Participants will exercise for 30 minutes, and blood samples will be taken before, right after, and at two 30-minute intervals. The goal is to better understand how dai…

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