Sakarya University
Clinical trials sponsored by Sakarya University, explained in plain language.
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New pain block tested for Kids' surgery recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best numbing injection for pain relief after children's keyhole abdominal surgery. Researchers will compare two different injection techniques given during surgery to see which one provides longer and more effective pain control afterward. The study in…
Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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VR headsets tested as new tool to ease pain for new moms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing two methods to help new mothers feel better after a C-section birth. Researchers will see if using virtual reality glasses or providing care based on a 'comfort theory' can reduce pain and increase comfort. The study involves 105 first-time mothers who had a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New nerve blocks could transform recovery after knee surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing two specific nerve-blocking techniques to reduce pain and improve recovery quality after common knee surgery. Researchers will compare how well these injections control pain and help patients recover in the first 24 hours after surgery. The goal is to find b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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A simple touch to ease surgery fears
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if two simple, non-drug methods—a nurse holding the patient's hand or the patient squeezing a stress ball—can help reduce pain and anxiety during cataract surgery. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and satisfaction levels in 108 adults having their fir…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Hernia surgery pain relief: injection vs epidural in Head-to-Head test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which of two common pain control methods works better for patients recovering from umbilical hernia surgery. Researchers will observe 30 patients who receive either a single-dose epidural or an ultrasound-guided TAP block injection. They will track pat…
Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Could your period affect surgery sickness? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a woman's menstrual cycle phase is linked to her risk of feeling nauseous or vomiting after nose surgery. Researchers will observe 60 women having routine surgery to see if nausea is more common during certain cycle phases. They will also check if…
Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:41 UTC
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Video game vs. textbook: which trains nurses better for a bleeding emergency?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special educational video game helps nursing students learn to manage postpartum hemorrhage (dangerous bleeding after childbirth) better than traditional classroom teaching alone. Seventy third-year nursing students will be split into two groups: o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a steady sleep during surgery mean a smoother Wake-Up?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if fluctuations in how deeply a patient is asleep during surgery affect their recovery quality afterward. Researchers will observe 126 adults having planned gallbladder surgery, using standard brainwave monitors to track anesthesia depth. They will c…
Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Simple scan could replace CT for tracking muscle loss in Crohn's patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a simple, radiation-free ultrasound scan can reliably measure muscle loss in people with Crohn's disease. Researchers will compare ultrasound measurements of arm, leg, and stomach muscles to the current 'gold standard' CT scan in 100 adult patients. The …
Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Can a web course help dads become better breastfeeding allies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a web-based educational program designed to help first-time fathers better support their partners during breastfeeding. Researchers want to see if online lessons improve fathers' knowledge, attitudes, and practical support skills. The program is based on a m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC