Ondokuz Mayis University

This study tests whether educational methods, including a mobile app, can improve quality of life, medication adherence, and symptom control in 108 adults who have had a liver or kidney transplant. Participants must own a smartphone and be at least three months post-transplant. T…

This study looks at whether doing Kegel and Tai Chi exercises can improve quality of life and reduce bladder leakage in women after menopause. About 117 women aged 45 and older who leak urine when coughing or sneezing will take part. They will do the exercises for 8 weeks, either…

This study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and pursed-lip breathing—can help reduce pain and anxiety after breast surgery. About 126 adults having their first mastectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the breathing groups or to standard care. They wi…

This study tests whether giving magnesium through an IV during back surgery can reduce confusion and restlessness when patients wake up. About 70 adults having a specific type of back surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either magnesium or a saltwater solution. Researche…

This study tests whether an 8-week online mindfulness program can help women with gynecological cancer feel more hopeful, cope better emotionally, and improve their quality of life. About 96 women currently receiving cancer treatment will be randomly assigned to either the mindfu…

This study looks at whether adding mindfulness practices to standard childbirth education can help first-time pregnant women feel less afraid and stressed about giving birth, and more confident in their ability to handle labor. About 80 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to…

This study looks at whether giving ibuprofen during and after lung surgery (using one lung for breathing) can help keep the brain well-oxygenated and reduce confusion or memory loss afterward. About 54 adults aged 18–75 having keyhole lung surgery will be randomly assigned to rec…

This study tests whether a needle-free injection system can make tooth extractions less stressful for children aged 6 to 12 compared to a traditional dental syringe. Sixty healthy kids needing a primary tooth pulled will be randomly assigned to receive local anesthesia via needle…

This study tests two pain-relief methods after open inguinal hernia surgery: an ultrasound-guided nerve block (TFPB) versus the surgeon injecting numbing medicine into the wound. About 104 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see which method …

This study looks at how posture habits and body awareness relate to physical performance in women with different body mass indexes (BMI). Researchers will group 80 women by BMI (normal weight, overweight, and obese) and use questionnaires and physical tests to measure posture, bo…

This study looks at how well people with multiple sclerosis can chew and whether that is connected to their thinking skills, disease severity, and nutrition. Researchers will measure chewing, swallowing, cognitive function, and nutritional status in 86 adults with MS. The goal is…

This study looks at whether three substances in the blood (GFAP, NfL, and VEGF) can show how multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting worse over time. Researchers will measure these markers in 22 adults with progressive MS and compare them to standard tests of disability and thinking. …

This study compares how well an artificial intelligence (AI) model and dentists with different experience levels can determine gum type (thin or thick) using two methods: looking at photos and using a special probe. Forty healthy adults will have their front teeth photographed an…

This study tests whether using a special device (bioelectrical impedance analysis) to guide fluid management can lower the risk of death within 28 days for patients in the intensive care unit after major surgery. About 80 adults will be randomly assigned to either the new fluid g…

This study looks at how doing two things at once—like chewing while listening or moving—affects chewing ability in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will compare 48 adults with MS to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how MS impacts everyday tasks like…

This study will observe 320 men having HoLEP surgery for an enlarged prostate to see if general or spinal anesthesia leads to less bleeding and faster recovery. Researchers will track hemoglobin changes, side effects, and symptom scores three months after surgery. The goal is to …

This study aims to find out what factors before or during HoLEP surgery (a treatment for enlarged prostate) lead to the best results. Researchers will track 604 men to see who achieves "trifecta" success—meaning symptom relief, no incontinence, and no major complications three mo…

This study looks at whether a special training program can help nurses lower the environmental impact (carbon footprint) of care given to new mothers after childbirth. Researchers will measure the carbon footprint of routine postpartum procedures and then train 24 nurses to be mo…

This study looks at how much social support stroke survivors feel they have and whether that affects their life satisfaction and ability to take part in social activities. Researchers will compare 81 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago with healthy volunteers. The goal …

This study will test whether a structured simulation training program helps surgical residents improve their laparoscopic and thoracoscopic skills. Nineteen residents will practice on box trainers and animal tissue models, then be evaluated before and after training. The goal is …

This study looks at whether treating gum disease can improve heart health. Researchers will measure certain blood markers linked to heart disease before and after a standard, non-surgical gum cleaning. Adults with stable angina (a type of chest pain from heart disease) and those …

This study looks at whether special breathing muscle training can improve lung function, balance, and core strength in elite female freestyle wrestlers. Thirty athletes aged 16-22 will either do progressive breathing exercises or a low-resistance placebo version for 4 weeks. Rese…

This study looks at how well stroke survivors can move around and how that impacts the mental health of the people caring for them. Researchers will measure the patient's mobility and the caregiver's anxiety, depression, and overall burden. The goal is to understand this connecti…