Marmara University

This study tests a new way to retreat failed root canals using a patient's own blood proteins (i-PRF) to help the tooth heal. About 140 adults with persistent infections after a previous root canal will get either standard retreatment or the regenerative approach. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether people with Takayasu arteritis, a rare blood vessel disease, can safely stop taking biologic medications if they have been in remission for a long time. About 40 participants who have been on biologics for at least 3 years and have no signs of active d…

This study aims to find out how well common physical tests (like Cozen's test) and ultrasound can diagnose tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy). Researchers will enroll 100 adults aged 18-60 with one-sided elbow pain. The goal is to measure the sensitivity and specificity of…

This study explores whether people with Parkinson's disease can improve their quality of life, walking speed, and mobility by managing their own exercise plans at home using telerehabilitation. Researchers will compare the results to those from a supervised exercise program. The …

This study looks at whether avoiding opioids during lumbar spine surgery can still control pain well while reducing side effects like nausea and constipation. About 75 adults having elective lower back surgery will be placed into one of three groups based on their anesthesia plan…

This study looks at whether a steroid injection into the spine can help people with long-term neck nerve pain move their arm more accurately and feel less pain. About 46 adults with a herniated disc in the neck will get the injection and be tested before and after. The goal is to…

This study tests whether doing guided exercise sessions from home (telerehabilitation) can improve exercise ability, breathing, fatigue, and quality of life in adults with elevated pulmonary artery pressure. About 12 participants will be randomly assigned to either an 8-week tele…

This study looks at whether adding special balance exercises to regular aerobic and strength training can help overweight people improve their balance, walking, and overall fitness. Forty adults with a BMI between 25 and 35 will be split into two groups: one does standard workout…

This study looks at whether a physiotherapist-supervised online exercise program can ease pain and boost physical function in remote white-collar workers. About 33 adults who work from home and have back or neck pain will take part. They will follow guided exercises online, and r…

This study looks at how seeing, smelling, and interacting with food in virtual reality changes food cravings and body responses. Thirty-four healthy adults will have their brain activity, saliva, blood sugar, and temperature measured while exposed to real and virtual food cues. T…

This study looks at whether the natural pulsation of the spinal cord lining (dura) is linked to symptoms in people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition where the spinal canal narrows. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and walking ability in 100 adults aged 18-85, and…

This study looks at how well parents recognize and respond to their baby's needs and whether that affects common problems like sleep trouble, feeding issues, and excessive crying. Researchers will survey about 249 parents of infants aged 6 to 36 months in Turkey. The goal is to u…

This study looks at how muscle stiffness (spasticity) affects people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will classify spasticity patterns in the arms and legs of 75 adults with MS and see how these patterns relate to quality of life. The goal is to help doctors create better, p…

This study aims to learn more about tennis elbow by using ultrasound to check for inflammation in tendons at other parts of the body. Researchers will compare 60 people with tennis elbow to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand the condition, not to test a new trea…

This study looks at whether women with lipedema have more foot arch problems and joint looseness than women without the condition. Researchers will use foot X-rays and flexibility tests to compare the two groups. The goal is to better understand how lipedema affects foot function…

This study looks at how nutrition (measured by the CONUT score) is linked to balance and daily function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Researchers will assess balance, muscle thickness, and bone density in 47 adults. The goal is to understand if better nutritio…

This study collects information from 1,000 people with Takayasu's arteritis around the world. Researchers will look at patient details, test results, treatments, and long-term outcomes to better understand the disease. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn from real-w…

This study looks at whether two simple calculations using heart rate and blood pressure, taken before surgery, can predict which women will experience a dangerous drop in blood pressure after receiving spinal anesthesia for a planned C-section. Researchers will monitor 300 pregna…

This study is testing whether giving magnesium sulfate during chest surgery that uses only one lung can improve oxygen levels and lung function. Researchers will compare patients who receive magnesium as part of their standard care to those who do not. The goal is to see if magne…

This study looks at how metabolic factors like insulin resistance and body measurements relate to pain and nerve sensitivity in women with lipedema. Researchers will measure pain levels and central sensitization (a condition where the nervous system is overly sensitive to pain) i…

This study is adapting a sleep screening questionnaire for Turkish children and teens with complex chronic conditions (like multiple health problems). Researchers will test if the tool is reliable and accurate, and will also track sleep problems in the hospital and at home. About…