Mersin University

This study compares three types of 3D-printed resin caps (onlays) for back teeth that have had root canals. Forty-eight adults will receive these caps and be checked at 6 and 12 months for how well they function, look, and hold up. The goal is to see if 3D printing can make durab…

This study tests whether using a stress ball can lower pain, anxiety, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure during chest tube removal after open heart surgery. About 46 adults who have one chest tube after surgery will be split into two groups: one group will squeeze a str…

This study tests a simple, low-cost method: placing ice inside the rectum before a prostate biopsy to see if it lowers pain, anxiety, stress hormone levels, and complications like bleeding. About 84 adults having their first prostate biopsy will take part. The goal is to make the…

This study compares two minimally invasive treatments—phenol injections and laser ablation—for pilonidal sinus disease, a painful skin condition near the tailbone. Researchers will enroll 64 adults who have not had prior treatment to see which method leads to fewer complications …

This study tests whether showing an animated instructional video to patients aged 60 and older improves bowel preparation before a colonoscopy. Participants will receive either standard written instructions or the video plus written instructions. The goal is to see if the video l…

This study looks at how taking care of grandchildren impacts the health of people aged 60 and older. Researchers will measure frailty, depression, and self-neglect in 138 older adults visiting a geriatric clinic in Türkiye. The goal is to understand both the benefits and risks of…

This study will use daily bedside ultrasound to check for blood clots caused by vascular catheters in 100 adults after major surgery. Researchers want to see if the risk differs between cancer and non-cancer patients and what factors increase the chance of clots. Participants mus…