Tarsus University

This study is testing if letting a child hold a soft toy while they get up and move after abdominal surgery helps reduce their pain and fear. Researchers will compare 74 children, where one group gets a toy to hold and the other receives standard care. The goal is to find a simpl…

This study aims to see if applying a simple ice pack or a warm gel pad can make the process of removing a surgical drain more comfortable and less anxiety-inducing for patients recovering from open urology surgery. Researchers will compare these two methods against standard care …

This study is testing whether a mobile app that educates patients about their upcoming kidney stone surgery can improve their experience. Researchers will compare 68 patients who use the app to those who receive standard clinic information. They will measure if the app reduces pr…

This study is testing whether a mobile app can help men feel less anxious and fearful before prostate surgery and have less pain and a better experience afterward. Researchers will compare 68 men who use the educational app with those who receive only standard hospital care. The …

This study is testing whether applying ice inside the rectum for five minutes before a prostate biopsy can reduce patients' pain and anxiety during the procedure. Researchers will compare 84 men receiving this ice application to those receiving standard care alone. They will meas…

This study is testing whether a special home exercise program, guided by videos, can help people with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease). Researchers want to see if these exercises improve trunk and limb control, daily activities, and quality of life. The…

This study is testing if a simple acupressure technique can help patients feel less anxious, embarrassed, and fearful during an invasive urodynamic test, which checks how the bladder works. Researchers will compare 68 patients, where half receive acupressure on specific hand, wri…

This study is testing whether simple, non-drug methods can make a common kidney stone procedure less stressful. Researchers will compare virtual reality (showing relaxing nature scenes) and squeezing a stress ball against standard care for 90 patients. The goal is to see which me…

This study aims to understand if doing more arm exercises can improve both physical fitness and brain function in adults who sit a lot. Researchers will compare high-volume and low-volume arm exercise programs in 32 sedentary adults aged 18-50. The study will measure changes in p…