Necmettin Erbakan University

This study tests a simple idea: wearing tight surgical gloves during paclitaxel chemotherapy might prevent nerve damage in the hands. About 84 breast cancer patients will be randomly assigned to either wear the gloves during treatment or receive standard care. Researchers will th…

This study tests a web-based program designed to help caregivers of prostate cancer patients deal with uncertainty and reduce the burden of caregiving. The program is based on a theory about how people handle uncertainty in illness. Researchers will measure changes in caregivers'…

This study tests whether wearing eye masks and/or earplugs at night can improve sleep quality and reduce delirium in 128 patients recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to use these aids on the first three nights after surgery. Rese…

This study tests a counseling program for parents of children receiving palliative care. The program combines Watson's Human Care Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help parents live according to their values and reduce the burden of caregiving. The study will enroll…

This study is testing a virtual reality (VR) platform designed to help first-time pregnant women prepare for childbirth and improve their mental wellbeing. The VR program includes education about childbirth and exercises to build coping skills and confidence. Researchers will com…

This study tests whether a mobile app, based on a bioethical decision-making model, can improve ethical decision-making and sensitivity in nursing students. 90 fourth-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to use the app or do face-to-face case analysis. Researchers will…

This study is a large registry that will follow 2,000 men with enlarged prostate (BPH) who receive minimally invasive treatments like Rezum, UroLift, or Aquablation. Researchers will track symptoms, urine flow, and quality of life for up to 6 years to see which treatments work be…

This study looks at whether a quick, painless neck ultrasound done before surgery can predict if a patient's blood pressure will drop dangerously after they are put to sleep. The researchers will measure blood flow in the carotid artery and see if it relates to low blood pressure…

This study will test a new classification system (BICEP) to grade bladder injuries that happen during a common surgery for bladder cancer called TURBT. Researchers will observe 1,000 patients to see how often injuries occur, how severe they are, and how doctors manage them. The g…