Samsun University
Clinical trials sponsored by Samsun University, explained in plain language.
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Reinforced knee surgery put to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a special internal support tape to a standard knee ligament repair surgery leads to better results. It will involve 80 active adults with a torn ACL. Researchers will compare the new reinforced technique to the standard surgery to see which provide…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a simple painkiller before surgery cut opioid use?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if giving a single dose of common painkillers like paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen before nose surgery can reduce the amount of strong opioid pain medication needed during and after the operation. It will involve 54 adults undergoing elective septo…
Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New nerve block tested to ease back surgery pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two different nerve-blocking techniques to see which one better controls pain after single-level lumbar disc surgery. Researchers will measure how much pain medication patients need and their pain levels after surgery. The goal is to find the most effective me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Simple breathing techniques tested to speed rib fracture healing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing which of two simple breathing exercise methods works better to improve oxygen levels in patients recovering from broken ribs. Researchers will compare using a small handheld device (incentive spirometer) with performing deep breathing exercises without a dev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New nerve block technique tested for back surgery pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two different nerve block techniques for managing pain after lumbar spine surgery. Researchers want to see which method provides better pain relief while reducing the need for opioid pain medications. The study involves 60 adults undergoing single-level back s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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New body shape measure may predict anesthesia risks better than weight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a new measurement of body shape, called the Body Roundness Index (BRI), is better than the standard Body Mass Index (BMI) at predicting how difficult it might be to place a breathing tube in obese patients. Researchers will observe 90 obese patien…
Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Mapping the numbness: which pain block works better for gallbladder surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand and compare two different nerve-blocking techniques used to manage pain after keyhole gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers will observe 40 patients to see exactly which areas of skin each technique numbs and how long the numbness lasts. The goal …
Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict kidney failure after emergency surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a patient's hemoglobin level (a measure of red blood cells that carry oxygen) before emergency surgery is linked to their risk of developing sudden kidney injury afterward. Researchers will observe 420 patients undergoing emergency surgery, record…
Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC