Mersin University

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based nursing program can lower anxiety and help keep blood pressure stable in people having open heart surgery. About 60 adults will take part, receiving the mindfulness support before and after their operation. The goal is to see if this s…

This study looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can reduce fear and improve comfort in children aged 6-9 who need nebulizer medication for breathing problems. About 96 children will be randomly assigned to one of these distrac…

This study compares two modern teaching methods—a mobile app and an AI-powered video—against a standard brochure for people who need to learn clean intermittent catheterization. About 99 adults will be split into three groups to see which method improves how well they follow the …

This study looks at people with a single herniated disc in the lower back who are getting laser surgery. Some will also receive a steroid injection during the same procedure. Researchers want to see if the extra injection reduces leg and back pain and improves daily function bett…

This study looks at whether breathing in citrus or clove oil for a few minutes, three times a week for a month, can help older adults (65+) feel less tired, sleep better, and improve their quality of life. About 51 participants will be randomly assigned to receive citrus oil, clo…

This study tests whether using a stress ball during a prostate biopsy can lower anxiety, pain, and stress. About 72 men will be randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost tool improves the experience.

This study looks at whether listening to music can lower anxiety and improve sleep for people who have had a heart attack and are spending their first night in the coronary care unit. About 64 adults will take part, and they will listen to music before using eye masks and earplug…

This study looks at whether using a stress ball before a type of kidney stone surgery (called retrograde intrarenal surgery) can lower patients' anxiety and fear, and keep their heart rate and blood pressure more stable. About 66 adults will be randomly assigned to either use a s…

This study looks at whether a numbing injection around the knee (genicular block) given before total knee replacement surgery can lower pain and the need for strong painkillers. About 44 adults having a first-time knee replacement will take part. Half will get the block, half wil…

This study looks at how well different types of masks protect operating room staff from harmful particles in surgical smoke. Researchers will measure particle levels during hip surgeries that last over two hours. The goal is to find out which mask works best to keep healthcare wo…

This study looks at how different dental materials affect gum health and the success of fillings when a cavity extends below the gum line. Researchers will use two materials to build up the deep part of the cavity, then place a 3D-printed crown or onlay. Forty-eight adults will b…

This study looks at spinal cord swelling after a procedure called cordotomy, which is used to treat severe cancer pain. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure swelling and compare it to patients' pain levels and other symptoms. The goal is to better understand how these change…

This study looks at 120 adults receiving a lumbar epidural steroid injection for leg or back pain caused by a slipped disc. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and sedation during the procedure and ask patients how satisfied they are one hour later. The goal is to understand …